Australia's Online Dating Platforms Implement New Code to Combat Sexual Violence

A code of conduct has been adopted by major dating apps to enhance user safety following findings of widespread sexual violence.

The code will be enforced starting April 1, 2025, and mandates platforms to detect and prevent online-enabled harm.
Bumble, Grindr, and Match Group, which includes Tinder and Hinge, have agreed to the code, covering 75% of the Australian market.
The code requires clear complaint and reporting mechanisms, and offenders can be banned across all platforms.
A new rating system will inform users about the safety compliance of different dating apps.
The Australian government has warned that it will legislate if the industry fails to maintain user safety.