Report Finds Age Verification of Internet Users ‘Can Be Done in Australia’

Concerns of ‘unnecessary data retention’ were also raised in the report considering how the under-16 social media ban will be implemented.

Monica O’Shea

9/1/2025|Updated: 9/1/2025

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The Australian Labor government has released an independent report confirming that age verification online is possible, without recommending a particular method.

The report was commissioned as the government prepares to enforce its under-16 social media ban by the end of the year.

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Monica O’Shea

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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]

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