Last mentioned: Mar 15, 2026
Enforcement Date
The codes take effect; Pornhub blocks Australian traffic; eSafety begins monitoring compliance of other sites.
Geoblock Active
Access to Pornhub and affiliated sites is officially severed for Australian users.
Pornhub Announcement
Pornhub's parent company signals it will not comply with the 'privacy-invasive' requirements.
Aylo Exit Strategy
Pornhub's parent company announces it will block Australia rather than comply.
Final Warning
Major adult content platforms receive formal notice to implement verification systems.
Final Warning
Major adult content platforms are given a 120-day window to implement technical age assurance measures.
Draft Codes Released
eSafety Commissioner publishes draft industry codes for age verification.
Draft Codes Released
The eSafety Commissioner releases the first draft of the Age-Restricted Material Codes for public comment.
Pornhub has officially geoblocked Australian users following the enforcement of strict new age-verification codes by the eSafety Commissioner. The move highlights a growing rift between global content platforms and national regulators over privacy-preserving identity verification.
Australia has implemented strict new age-restricted material codes, leading Pornhub to block millions of domestic users rather than comply with mandatory age verification. This development marks a significant escalation in the global regulatory battle over online safety and digital identity.