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Not part of the under 16 ban, Australian social media ban criticized as new lawsuit claims Roblox and Discord collectively fuel online abuse

The landmark social media ban in Australia for users under the age of 16 is facing sharp scrutiny. It comes after a new class-action lawsuit in California, United States, exposes Roblox and Discord to ...
Indiatimes

Why are gaming platforms like Steam, Twitch, Discord, and Roblox being treated as Social Media under Australia’s new ban?

The Australian government now examines gaming platforms. This includes Steam, Twitch, Discord, and Roblox. A new law targets social interaction features on these sites. The law aims to protect young ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

VIDEO: Roblox, WhatsApp & Discord: Who's in play for the social media ban?

WhatsApp, Roblox, Reddit and Discord are among an expanded list of platforms which may be covered by the teen social media ban, the ABC can reveal.
Sydney Morning Herald

Australia’s teen social media ban has a gaming-sized loophole

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Australia’s under-16 social media ban is kicking off in just over a month, with Reddit and Kick set to go dark alongside the likes of ...
The Toowoomba Chronicle

Roblox, Discord: More platforms face Aussie social media ban

The online safety watchdog is vowing the list of sites that will be banned from December 10 – including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, X, Reddit and Kick – won’t be “set and ...