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Australia pushes digital duty of care bill targeting big tech algorithms

The Australian government advances legislation requiring social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithmic feeds, with penalties exceeding $100m for breaches.

3 publishers · 4 articles · first seen 8 Sept 2026 · updated 5h ago

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  1. Politics live: Trump administration warns Australia after social media algorithm reform; Albanese mourns ‘true one-off’ in d’Alpuget The Guardian ·
  2. Australia's digital duty of care bill a ‘global reckoning for big tech’, minister says – video The Guardian Business ·
  3. Trump slams Australia’s social media crackdown as ‘extortion’ Asia - South China Morning Post
  4. ‘Global reckoning’ is coming for big tech, says Australian minister www.theregister.com

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  • Anthony Albanese
  • Anika Wells
  • Matt Canavan
  • Australia

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