澳大利亚新的年龄核查法封锁了成人网站供当地人使用,引发了VPN的使用,并引发了关于隐私和安全的辩论。 Australia's new age-verification laws blocked adult sites for locals, sparking VPN use and debate over privacy and safety.

2026年3月9日, 澳大利亚强制实施严格的网上年龄限制法律, 要求成人网站及应用程序商店验证用户超过18岁, On March 9, 2026, Australia enforced strict online age-restriction laws requiring adult websites and app stores to verify users are over 18, with penalties up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance. 作为回应,Pornhub、RedTube和YouPorn等主要的成人网站封锁了澳大利亚人的进入,以经过过滤的、安全的工作版本取代了内容。 In response, major adult sites like Pornhub, RedTube, and YouPorn blocked access for Australians, replacing content with filtered, work-safe versions. 该动作引发了VPN下载量激增, 15个下载量最大的免费应用程序中有3个是 VPN, 因为用户试图绕过限制。 The move triggered a surge in VPN downloads, with three of the 15 most downloaded free apps being VPNs, as users sought to bypass restrictions. eSafety专员说,这些规则将现实世界的保护扩大到数字领域,对进入成人场所的情况进行比较。 The eSafety Commissioner said the rules extend real-world protections to the digital realm, comparing access to adult venues. 批评者警告这些措施可能会损害隐私, 将用户推向不受监管的平台。 Critics warn the measures may compromise privacy and push users toward unregulated platforms.