The law forbids government ID as the sole age verification mechanism, but does not prevent it from being an option: > As stated in the law passed late last yea

The law forbids government ID as the sole age verification mechanism, but does not prevent it from being an option: > As stated in the law passed late last year, platforms also cannot rely solely on using government-issued ID for age verification, even though the government-backed technology study found this to be the most effective screening method. > Instead, the guidelines will direct platforms to take a "layered" approach to assessing age with multiple methods and to "minimise friction" for their users — such as by using AI-driven models that assess age with facial scans or by tracking user behaviour. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-15/social-media-ban-final-rules-announced/105776730 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-15/social-media-ban-fina...