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AUSTRALIA SAYS ROBLOX STILL FAILING ON CHILD SAFETY

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, AUG 20, 2026

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Australia's eSafety Commissioner has found that Roblox continues to expose children to predatory contact despite implementing new safety measures. The regulator is investigating whether the platform complies with Australia's Online Safety Act.

eSafety's 2024 testing revealed that Roblox still fails to adequately prevent contact between adults and children under 16, a core requirement under Australian law. The company has introduced some new child safety features following the regulator's concerns, but these changes appear insufficient. eSafety identified ongoing risks that could allow inappropriate contact between users. Roblox, which has hundreds of millions of users globally and significant popularity among children, has faced repeated scrutiny over child safety issues. The platform's chat and direct messaging systems have been particular points of concern. eSafety is continuing its investigation into whether Roblox meets obligations under the Online Safety Act. The regulator has indicated the company must make further improvements to its moderation systems and protective measures. The outcome could prompt regulatory action or enforcement measures against the platform in Australia.

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