A Smarter Digital World

The EU and Australia shape safer and fairer digital spaces together.

In 2024, the EU and Australia signed an administrative arrangement to align approaches on digital economy, AI, cyber security, and social media regulation.

WHY IT MATTERS

The EU and Australia cooperate to address online harms, disinformation, cyber threats, and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. This partnership strengthens protections against harmful content, promotes clearer digital rights, and creates a safer online environment.

WHAT’S DRIVING IT?

Global digital platforms require coordinated regulation. The rise of AI and big tech has created risks that can challenge the democratic values and people-centred digital rules which the EU and Australia share.

LOOKING AHEAD

Joint work will expand into AI governance, algorithm transparency, and cross-border data flows, helping shape global digital standards.

INTERESTING FACT

Australia was the first country in the world to establish a government regulator dedicated to online safety, the eSafety Commissioner.

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EU Digital Services Act

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