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Australia mandates real ID for GTA 6, $49.5 M fine risk

Published 9 July 2026

As the November 19 release of Grand Theft Auto VI approaches, players in Australia face a unique regulatory hurdle: mandatory age verification using real-world identification to access the game. This requirement stems from new online safety laws enacted in March, which apply to content rated for adults.

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