Legislation by the Federal Government restricts Internet services for individuals under 18 years of age.

This legislation prohibits UQ from giving full Internet access to individuals under the age of 18 without written permission by a parent or guardian. Details of this legislation are available at the Australian Communications and Media Authority website.

To apply for Internet access for individuals under 18 years of age, please complete an application for Internet Access Permission for Under 18s and follow the directions on the form.

For information on how to supervise use of the Internet and how to protect people from offensive material on the Internet, please consult UQconnect's Content filtering information, or consult Australian Families Guide to the Internet. Alternatively, please contact UQconnect on 07 3365 6000 to request a copy of this document.

NB. Internet accounts offered to staff and students of the University of Queensland for work associated with learning, teaching, research and administration, and are bound by UQ's Internet Code of Practice.