# ACMA

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-22**: Parental Survey Results — Early data reveals high support but low confidence in technical enforcement.
- **2026-02-25**: Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies — Regional reports confirm the federal government is reviewing lottery exemptions from the self-exclusion register.
- **2025-01-01**: Implementation Phase — A 12-month period begins for platforms to develop age-gating solutions.
- **2024-12-05**: Bill Passed — The Senate passes the bill with bipartisan support from the Coalition.
- **2024-11-21**: Legislation Introduced — The Australian Government introduces the Social Media Minimum Age Bill.
- **2024-02-15**: TLC Half-Year Results — The Lottery Corporation reports a slight dip in revenue, citing lower jackpot activity.
- **2023-08-21**: BetStop Launch — The ACMA officially launches the national self-exclusion register for online wagering.
- **2023-06-01**: Murphy Report Released — The parliamentary inquiry into online gambling harm recommends 31 changes, including stricter lottery rules.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban: Parental Insights and RegTech Hurdles
2026-03-22 19:12:16 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Australia's world-first social media ban for minors under 16 is facing its first wave of public scrutiny as early survey data reveals complex parental sentiment. The legislation marks a significant shift in regulatory liability, placing the burden of age verification squarely on platform providers rather than users.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/australia-social-media-ban-regtech-impact

### Australian Lotteries Face Regulatory Push for National Self-Exclusion Inclusion
2026-02-25 23:58:41 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Australian lottery operators are under increasing pressure to integrate with the national self-exclusion register, BetStop, as regulators seek to close loopholes in the country's gambling harm prevention framework. The move follows recommendations from a parliamentary inquiry and growing concerns over the 'gambling-fication' of traditional lottery products.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/lotteries-scrutiny-problem-gambling-register-australia

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