Roblox Placed Under Scrutiny Ahead of Under 16s Social Media Ban

Roblox plans tougher safety rules from December after regulators flagged child-safety dangers, grooming risks, and adults contacting young users.

Naziya Alvi Rahman

11/9/2025|Updated: 11/9/2025

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Online gaming platform Roblox will be closely watched by regulators as Australia prepares to enforce its new under-16 social-media ban, Communications Minister Anika Wells has said.

While Roblox is not included in the ban taking effect on Dec. 10, Wells cautioned the platform remains “under scrutiny” as authorities monitor how young users respond once the ban begins.

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Naziya Alvi Rahman

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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].

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