Fiji
Oceania
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Fiji. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Fiji has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in Fiji. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.
Minimum Age
N/A (Banned)
Content is completely prohibited
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Banned
Porn Taskforce proposes ban for under 18s: The Pornography Taskforce is proposing a law to ban individuals aged 17 years and under from accessing pornography, aiming to give the government a mandate to ban harmful content for children.
- Banned
Government moves to modernize telecom laws: Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica announced plans to modernize the Telecommunications Act 2008 and other related laws, including measures for blocking, filtering, and taking down illegal internet content.
- Banned
Online Safety Act review planned by government: Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica confirmed a comprehensive review of the Online Safety Act 2018, including strengthening child protection measures and broadening the scope of online harms.
- Banned
Dialogue Fiji calls for Online Safety Act reform: Dialogue Fiji renewed calls for urgent reform of the Online Safety Act 2018, specifically Section 24, due to concerns about its vague definition and potential misuse against free expression.
- Banned
Online Safety Commissioner reinforces illegality of pornography: Online Safety Commissioner Filipe Batiwale stated that pornography is illegal in Fiji under Section 377 of the Crimes Act 2009, and highlighted challenges in tracking explicit content sources.
- Banned
Government announces plans to ban pornography for the young: Minister for Women and Children Lynda Tabuya revealed government plans to ban pornography to the young to address sexual violence. A stakeholder meeting and task force meeting were planned for September 2024 to regulate pornography and ban access to children.
- Banned
Article highlights 'porn epidemic': An article titled 'Understanding Fiji’s porn epidemic' was published, discussing the high internet traffic for pornography and the establishment of an anti-porn task force.
- Banned
Fiji Cabinet establishes anti-porn taskforce: Fiji's Cabinet established an anti-pornography task force to understand the prevalence of pornography and address related concerns.
- Banned
Online Safety Act 2018 became effective: The Online Safety Act 2018 became effective, addressing concerns such as cyberbullying and image-based abuse.
- Banned
Online Safety Act 2018 enacted: The Online Safety Act 2018, addressing harmful electronic communication, was enacted.
- Banned
Psychiatrist warns about porn addiction: A psychiatrist at St. Giles Hospital warned about the dangers of porn addiction, especially for children.
- Banned
Crimes Act 2009 became effective: The Crimes Act 2009, which criminalizes possessing, producing, distributing, or exhibiting obscene materials including pornography (Section 377) and child pornography (Part 10, Division 2), became effective.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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fbcnews.com.fjgovernment-forges-ahead-to-ban-pornography
fijitimes.com.fjtracking-explicit-content-source-is-biggest-legal-hurdle
fijitimes.com.fjgovernment-moves-to-modernise-telecom-laws-for-digital-era
rnz.co.nzfiji-cabinet-establishes-anti-porn-taskforce-to-understand-prevalence-of-pornography
fijivillage.comThrough-Pornography-Task-Force-the-Govt-will-have-a-mandate-to-ban-harmful-content...
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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