Roblox agrees to anti-child grooming measures in Australia, watchdog says

Gaming giant Roblox Corp has agreed to curb the risk of adults grooming children on its platform in Australia, the country’s online watchdog said on Monday.

The popular site, which lets players build their own games, has committed to bringing in new measures by the end of 2025, said eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant.

Australia has been a leader in global efforts to prevent internet harm, introducing a ban on social media access to children under 16 and other measures focused on child protection.

The regulator said California-based Roblox acted after it raised concerns about child grooming risks and the platform’s compliance with Australian industry codes and standards.

“We know that when it comes to platforms that are popular with children, they also become popular with adult predators seeking to prey on them,” Inman Grant said.

“Roblox is no exception and has become a popular target for paedophiles seeking to groom children.”