The code of conduct requires online dating apps to detect instances of potential online-enabled harm and mandates the removal of offenders' accounts or escalating complaints to the police.
Rowland said: 'There needs to be a complaint-handling process. This is a pretty basic feature that Australians would have expected in the first place.'
Match Group previously introduced new safety features on Tinder, including photo and identity verification, to enhance user safety and provide real-time warnings about offensive language.
Last year, the Australian government urged a code after research showed three in four dating app users experienced sexual violence via the platforms.
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