It is quite interesting that, according to a generally reliable YouTuber, Australian age verification was pushed by an ad agency whose major clients were upset

It is quite interesting that, according to a generally reliable YouTuber, Australian age verification was pushed by an ad agency whose major clients were upset about upcoming legislation regulating online gambling. It was a very successful distraction. > Australia's Social Media Ban is a Win for Gambling Companies https://www.patreon.com/posts/146315894 https://www.patreon.com/posts/146315894 (supporting links and transcript) https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/12/pro-teen-social-media-ban-group-funded-firm-making-gambling-ads/ https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/12/pro-teen-social-media-b... (the smoking gun) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJi6N_6RmtU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJi6N_6RmtU