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Australians Rush to VPNs as Porn Sites Block Access Amid New Age Restrictions

FILE PHOTO: eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant speaks during an interview, as a law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia takes effect, in Sydney, Australia, December 10, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

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CNBC TV18•09-03-2026, 13:55

Australians Rush to VPNs as Porn Sites Block Access Amid New Age Restrictions

•Australia implemented sweeping online age restrictions, leading to a surge in VPN downloads.
•Major porn distributor Aylo (owner of RedTube, YouPorn, Pornhub) blocked Australian users or restricted content.
•New laws require age verification for porn sites and AI chatbots to filter content for minors.
•eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant stated measures aim to provide children online protection.
•VPNs like "VPN - Super Unlimited Proxy" topped app charts, highlighting user attempts to bypass blocks.

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