Event Brief
Australia says Roblox hasn’t fixed child predator risk
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: Australia’s online safety regulator, eSafety, tested Roblox’s child safety features and found the company had not complied with the Online Safety Act. eSafety said Roblox allegedly failed to have sufficient measures to prevent contact between adults and children under 16, and Roblox promised further changes.
WHO: eSafety
WHAT: eSafety says Roblox has not fixed its child safety compliance issues and Roblox promises more changes after testing.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026 at 1:42 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: eSafety’s testing raised concerns that Roblox did not have sufficient measures to prevent contact between adults and children under 16 under Australia’s Online Safety Act.
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