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

In Australia, several adult websites, including RedTube, YouPorn, and Tube8, have begun blocking users in anticipation of new age verification regulations taking effect on Monday. As of Friday, visitors accessing these sites from Australian IP addresses are met with notices stating that new account registrations are not currently accepted in their region. This action is a direct response to upcoming codes mandating age verification for access to adult content within Australia. The implementation of these codes aims to protect minors from accessing explicit material online. The blocking of Australian users signals a significant shift in the accessibility of adult websites within the country.