is Roblox banned for under-16s in Australia?
Roblox is exempt — classified as a gaming platform. category: gaming.
why is Roblox exempt?
Roblox is exempt from the ban because its primary purpose is considered to be gaming, not social interaction. The in-game chat and community features are considered incidental to the gaming focus. Roblox's own rules require parental consent for under-13s and have age-based experience restrictions.
what changes for Roblox
No change from the under-16 ban. Roblox's existing under-13 protections and parental controls continue as before.
impact on existing accounts
No impact — Roblox accounts for under-16 Australians remain active under Roblox's own age rules.
what parents should do
- •the under-16 ban doesn't affect Roblox — kids can keep playing
- •Roblox age ratings on experiences (9+, 13+, 17+) are the main safety control — set these correctly in account settings
- •use Roblox's Parent Controls to limit chat, spending and experience access
- •watch for scam "free Robux" content and chat requests from strangers — this is an ongoing risk regardless of the ban
law: Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024
started: 10 December 2025
regulator: eSafety Commissioner
platform penalty: up to $49.5 million
sources
view the full social media ban guide
all banned and exempt platforms, parent guidance, enforcement status
this guide summarises the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 as it applied on 23 april 2026. eSafety may reclassify services; check eSafety Commissioner for the current platform list. mini mode is not affiliated with any government agency or platform.