Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from MondayAustralia is introducing new online child protection rules. SYDNEY - Australia's online regulator warned porn websites they must block under-18s from Monday under sweeping new restrictions to protect children. It covers porn websites, search engines, app stores, gaming providers and generative AI systems, including chatbots. "Users will be asked to confirm their age when accessing age-restricted material on pornography websites and services," eSafety said. App stores and online gaming sites are also required to block under-18s from adult-only content.

Source: Bangkok Post March 06, 2026 08:27 UTC