Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from March 9

Some sites in Australia had already barred non-members on March 6 and were refusing new registrations, days before being obliged to use age verification technology to keep out underage users

6 Mar, 06:51 — 6 Mar, 07:36

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This move by Australia reflects a growing global trend of governments seeking to protect minors online by imposing stricter regulations on adult content platforms. The implementation of mandatory age verification technology on a national scale is a significant step in this ongoing debate about online safety and censorship.

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AustraliaCountry implementing regulations eSafety regulatorAustralian regulatory body

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First report: hindu · 6 Mar, 06:51|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 45m|Window: 45m

hindu6 Mar, 06:51First to report