Porn websites begin blocking Australian users as deadline for age verification compliance looms

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Early report Major update Updated Mar 6, 2026, 3:03 AM UTC

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Porn websites begin blocking Australian users as deadline for age verification compliance looms

Guardian •published Mar 6, 2026, 3:03 AM UTC •fetched Mar 6, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC