Age verification errors see some under-16s retain access to banned social media platforms (www.abc.net.au)

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[-] Almacca@aussie.zone 23 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

So it's all going about as well as everyone except the government expected.

"My 13-year-old daughter still has access to all her social media accounts this morning, and she verified her age via facial scanning. I am hoping that they are still working their way through and she will be booted off soon. If not then it's a fail for us." — Alison, NSW

God forbid you take responsibility for it yourself. It sure is a fail for you, Alison.

[-] Eyekaytee@aussie.zone 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

The government expected this, it's not a flat ban, if anything the law is entirely reasonable

It’s only age-restricted social media platforms that face penalties if they fail to take reasonable steps to stop under-16s creating or having accounts.

this post was submitted on 11 Dec 2025

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