Australian internet censors will enforce a new rule that basically requires search engines into safe mode for unlogged in users and require ID/age verification to login. Under the new rules, search results that include pornography or extreme violence
will be blurred by default for users under 18, or for anyone using search without logging in. At the same time, search engines must verify the age of logged-in users. If the user is identified as a minor, safe search settings, filtering out pornography,
high-impact violence and disordered-eating content, must be applied automatically. In addition, searches by Australians related to suicide, self-harm or eating disorders will now automatically redirect to mental health support services. The
new censorship rules will kick in on December 27 2025. People will not need an account to search the internet. The codes do not require users to log in, and they do not notify the government about what people are searching. For users who are logged
in, age assurance mechanisms will be used, possibly including ID/age verification. Adults will still be able to access content if they choose. Blurred images can be clicked through to view, but only once the user accepts they are over 18.
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