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Roblox summoned in Australia for urgent meeting over child grooming concerns

( February 10, 2026, 04:44 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Gaming platform Roblox has been put on notice by the Australian government over reports of children being groomed on the platform. In a statement on Tuesday, Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells said she has written to Roblox requesting an “urgent meeting and expressing grave concern over reports children are being approached and groomed by predators on the platform.” The statement said Wells has also written to the eSafety Commissioner seeking the regulator's advice on short-term measures that can mitigate these issues. The statement said Wells has also sought advice from the Classification Board on whether Roblox’s PG classification remains appropriate, as the game was last classified in 2018.Statement follows.Roblox put on notice by Albanese Government...

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