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I feel it's only to impose forced identification of all users on the internet.

I download Mullvad VPN but when it's connected via anywhere but Australia i can't even access lemmy via this account.

I couldn't use Reddit either unless I VPN through somewhere in Australia so I assume a VPN won't work to get around these new laws.

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[–] No1@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I download Mullvad VPN but when it’s connected via anywhere but Australia i can’t even access lemmy via this account.

How are you acccessing the site? Is it via app or via web?

I can access https://aussie.zone/ via browser connected to most non-Aussie VPNs, but I will get a momentary "Checking to see if you are human". If you still can't access via that, it may be your browser/configuration.

In general, many web sites block VPNs. Eg with Reddit and other sites like youtube, it depends on a server by server basis if they are blocked. Eg, the Sydney ones rarely work, but some others in Australia do.

[–] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I used connect for lemmy Android app.

I'll try via browser when I get home, but I mainly use lemmy via app

[–] No1@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You should probably try some specific servers too. Don't just pick "Australia" or even "Sydney". Go through the cities and pick individual servers one by one, and you might get lucky.

[–] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 3 points 1 week ago

Yeah i jumped through a few even tried one in Jakarta since I live in the territory and figured it's kinda close haha.

Changed time on my phone too but everything knew.