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E-safety commissioner issues warning to online gaming platforms

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E-safety commissioner issues warning to online gaming platforms. (2026, October 2). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/e-safety-commissioner-issues-warning-to-online-gaming-platforms-20261002-p612gn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-02

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The e-safety commissioner has warned that online gaming platforms must enhance protections for children who use their services, citing concerns about exposure to harmful content. The article does not specify particular platforms or provide numerical data but focuses on the commissioner's call for improved safeguards.
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In a recent report, Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant criticized popular gaming platforms Steam, Steam Chat, and Fortnite for significant child safety gaps. The report, compiled using data from October 2025 to March 2026, highlighted that these platforms lack effective methods to detect harmful content, leaving children vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and exposure to violent extremism. Specifically, the Valve Corporation, which runs Steam and Steam Chat, was singled out for not proactively using industry-standard tools to identify child sexual exploitation or violent material in chats. Professor Michael Salter from UNSW emphasized that companies should take responsibility rather than relying on parents to ensure children's safety online.

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The e-safety commissioner is warning online gaming platforms need to do more to protect kids playing on their sites from being exposed to harmful content.
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