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Elon Musk's X Challenges Australia’s Under-16s Ban Legality

9/24/2025

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Elon Musk's X seeks a delay to Australia's under-16s ban, citing legality and human rights.
The eSafety commissioner will monitor compliance after December 10, with fines up to $50 million.
X argues banning minors from regulated platforms may push them to unregulated alternatives, increasing risk.
The eSafety commissioner has approached Meta and Roblox to assess compliance. Roblox plans year-end age-verification.

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Elon Musk's X seeks a delay to Australia's under-16s ban, citing legality and human rights.
The eSafety commissioner will monitor compliance after December 10, with fines up to $50 million.
X argues banning minors from regulated platforms may push them to unregulated alternatives, increasing risk.
The eSafety commissioner has approached Meta and Roblox to assess compliance. Roblox plans year-end age-verification.