Youtube already restricts videos from non signed in users retard
https://techwireasia.com/2025/07/australia-youtube-ban-under-16-exemption-removed/
Australia’s social media legislation has
changed with the inclusion of YouTube in the country’s list of proscribed entities subject to the under-16 ban, marking an expansion of what will become the world’s first comprehensive social media restriction for minors.
The Australia YouTube ban represents a policy shift, after the government initially exempted the Google-owned platform from restrictions that already include TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Snapchat.
The decision to include YouTube in the ban came after Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant recommended the platform’s inclusion last month, citing it as “the most frequently [mentioned] platform” where children aged 10 to 15 years encountered harmful content.
The comprehensive nature of Australia’s approach extends beyond access restrictions. Tech companies face substantial penalties of up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance with the age restrictions. The legislation requires platforms to deactivate existing accounts for under-16 users, prevent new account creation, and work actively to stop workarounds and correct implementation errors.
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