> They didn't have to implement it in a way where everyone has to upload their ID They didn't and they haven't. It's more nudge nudge wink wink age restrictio

> They didn't have to implement it in a way where everyone has to upload their ID They didn't and they haven't. It's more nudge nudge wink wink age restriction theatre than 1984 total surveillance. The onus is on platforms (Facebook, Youtube, et al) to adhere to the request to restrict minors. https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions/faqs https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/soci... https://theconversation.com/details-on-how-australias-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-will-work-are-finally-becoming-clear-265323 https://theconversation.com/details-on-how-australias-social... https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-30/teen-social-media-ban-explained/105590990 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-30/teen-social-media-ban...