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Pornhub Returns to Australia, but Only for Adult Apple Users

Pornhub has restored access in Australia after a March shutdown triggered by the country’s age-verification rules, but the site is back only for adults using Apple devices. The limited relaunch underscores the growing tension between online age-gating laws, platform compliance, and the uneven technical realities of enforcing digital access controls. The move highlights a broader policy dilemma for governments seeking to protect minors online without fragmenting access for lawful adult users. It also shows how device ecosystems can shape who gets access to regulated content, turning a national legal requirement into a platform-specific workaround.