AU BRIEF 02 · REVIEWED 24 SEP 2026

How ACMA disrupts illegal sites

Warnings, investigations, ISP blocking and why a new mirror domain does not create a new legal status.

Warnings, investigations, ISP blocking and why a new mirror domain does not create a new legal status.

Direct answer

ACMA can investigate prohibited services and advertising, issue warnings, seek penalties and ask internet service providers to block domains. It publishes quarterly enforcement outcomes.

Decision signal

Judge the service and legal entity, not the current URL alone.

What this does not prove

A provider name, overseas licence or unblocked domain does not establish Australian authority for an online casino. An entry on the licensed wagering register applies to that regulated wagering service and cannot be stretched to a prohibited product.

Recheck the source

Regulation and enforcement change. This briefing is dated so readers can see when it was reviewed. Use current official material for a live decision and qualified advice where personal legal consequences matter.

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