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Australia's Pornography Age Laws Spark User Backlash and Concerns

3/15/2026

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In Australia, new age verification laws for pornography have frustrated users and creators due to invasive verification processes.
Some users have abandoned popular sites like Pornhub because of these changes.
Content creator Andy Conboi notes a drop in engagement since the laws took effect.
Advocates such as Collective Shout celebrate the laws as a victory against harmful content.
Digital Rights Watch warns they could create databases of users' sexual preferences.

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Story summary

In Australia, new age verification laws for pornography have frustrated users and creators due to invasive verification processes.
Some users have abandoned popular sites like Pornhub because of these changes.
Content creator Andy Conboi notes a drop in engagement since the laws took effect.
Advocates such as Collective Shout celebrate the laws as a victory against harmful content.
Digital Rights Watch warns they could create databases of users' sexual preferences.