Cookie Policy requirements in Australia
Australia's Privacy Act 1988 and its 13 Australian Privacy Principles set out how personal information must be handled, disclosed, and secured.
LegalCraft asks about your business and where your customers are, then generates a cookie policy tailored to Privacy Act 1988, Australian Privacy Principles — not a generic template.
What your cookie policy should include
- The categories of cookies you set (essential, analytics, advertising)
- Named third-party cookies and their purpose
- Cookie lifespans
- How users grant or withdraw consent
- Links to third-party opt-outs
Frequently asked questions
Which laws apply to a cookie policy in Australia?
Australia's Privacy Act 1988 and its 13 Australian Privacy Principles set out how personal information must be handled, disclosed, and secured. LegalCraft tailors your cookie policy to Privacy Act 1988, Australian Privacy Principles.
Do I need a cookie policy and a consent banner?
In the EU and UK, non-essential cookies require prior consent (a banner) plus disclosure (a cookie policy). Elsewhere the banner may be optional, but the disclosure is still best practice.