Australia Online Dating
Code of Conduct

What is the Online Dating Code of Conduct?

Effective since 1 October 2024, the Code is a voluntary, industry-led standard developed by Match Group, Bumble, The Meet Group, eharmony, Spark, Grindr and RSVP. Its creation involved extensive consultation with the Australian government, safety advocates, and other stakeholders. The code is grounded in transparency and accountability – requiring annual reports to regulators, clear safety benchmarks, and plain-language commitments so users know exactly what platforms are doing to keep them safe.

How Self-Regulation Works

By proactively collaborating with the government and relevant authorities in a constructive way, the dating app industry can:

  1. Share best practices, and pool data and expertise to stay ahead of emerging threats 
  2. Build trust and demonstrate to users that companies are proactive about maintaining their safety
  3. Move faster, and introduce new safety tools and policies without waiting for legislation that requires them to impose these requirements