Comment by consumer451

It is quite interesting that, according to a generally reliable YouTuber, Australian age verification was pushed by an ad agency whose major clients were upset about upcoming legislation regulating online gambling. It was a very successful distraction.

> Australia's Social Media Ban is a Win for Gambling Companies

https://www.patreon.com/posts/146315894 (supporting links and transcript)

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/12/pro-teen-social-media-b... (the smoking gun)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJi6N_6RmtU