Eros Rules
At the Eros General Meeting held on the 10th of September 2025 The Eros Association adopted the model rules of the ACT. You can read them or download a copy below.
Online Safety
Online Safety and Content – Laws and Regulations The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) is Australia’s independent online safety regulator. Online businesses and content are subject to legislation and guidelines including the Online Safety Act 2021, Basic Online Safety Expectations BOSE, and Online Safety Codes and Standards. Industry codes and standards contain mandatory compliance requirements for providers […]
Can I sell this product?
Product regulation in Australia is subject to various State and Federal laws. The most relevant forms of regulation impacting the adult industry are: Therapeutic Goods Regulation Some sexual performance enhancers and other sexual aids may be considered a ‘therapeutic good’ by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (‘the TGA’). Products containing sexual performance enhancement substances sildenafil (Viagra), […]
Can I Import / Export this product?
Imports Importation of objectionable goods into Australia is prohibited under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (Cth). Prohibited Goods and Items You can find a list of prohibited goods and items on the border force website. Search: Pornography and objectionable material. Goods covered under Customs Regulations 3 and 4A include material that may be refused […]
Can I provide this service?
Sex-related services in Australia are heavily regulated at a state and territory level. The most relevant forms of regulation for the adult industry relate to: Sex Work Sex work laws are different in each state and territory in Australia. Sex work regulation is a specialist area of the law and it important that you understand […]
Where Can I Advertise?
Advertising and Signage Signage and advertising above or near your business may be regulated by local planning schemes. The regulations vary between councils. Some local councils have outdoor advertising policies. Like any other business, adults-only businesses are allowed to have signage to help customers identify their location. Contact your local council to check how they […]
Where Can I Operate?
Many adults-only businesses are subject to restrictive planning laws. Responsibility for planning in all states is divided between two tiers of government: state and local. The role of state governments is to provide the overarching laws, regulations and policies. It is then the responsibility of the local councils to interpret and carry out approvals according […]
