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Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Includes Roblox

11/8/2025

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Australia's under-16 social media ban takes effect on December 10 and scrutiny grows over Roblox amid harassment reports.
Independent MPs say Roblox functions like a social media platform and should be included in the ban.
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says Roblox will implement age-assurance technologies and parental controls by year-end.
Greens spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young and Shadow Communications Minister Melissa McIntosh call for stronger accountability and parental vigilance.

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Australia's under-16 social media ban takes effect on December 10 and scrutiny grows over Roblox amid harassment reports.
Independent MPs say Roblox functions like a social media platform and should be included in the ban.
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says Roblox will implement age-assurance technologies and parental controls by year-end.
Greens spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young and Shadow Communications Minister Melissa McIntosh call for stronger accountability and parental vigilance.