Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has warned that gaming platforms including Steam and Roblox have significant gaps in child safety. Her comments place renewed attention on how online gaming services protect younger users.

Commissioner calls for stronger safeguards

Grant said gaming platforms must lift their game on child safety. The statement identifies the issue as a concern affecting platforms such as Steam and Roblox, but does not provide further details about the specific gaps or measures under review.

The remarks matter because gaming platforms are being assessed not only as entertainment services, but also as online environments used by children. The eSafety Commissioner’s position signals that current protections are viewed as insufficient in some areas.

What is known about the concerns

Australia has singled out Steam and Roblox as examples of platforms with significant child-safety shortcomings. However, the available information does not specify whether the concerns relate to particular features, policies or incidents.

Grant’s call for platforms to improve their approach leaves child safety as the central issue for gaming services named in the statement. No further action, timetable or outcome was provided.

Outlook

The comments increase scrutiny of gaming platforms and their responsibilities toward children. Further details would be needed to assess the precise nature of the gaps and any response from the platforms involved.