Australia seeks to regulate social media algorithms

Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells is set to introduce legislation this week imposing a "digital duty of care" for social media users. Opposition leader Angus Taylor opposes the initiative, warning of "internet censorship".

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Anika Wells expected to release legislation creating a digital duty of care in parliament this week, but Coalition argues it is ‘attempt to censor the internet’

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Labor’s plan to crack down on social media algorithms faces significant opposition in federal parliament, with the opposition leader, Angus Taylor, warning against efforts by the government to “censor” free speech online.

The communications minister, Anika Wells, is expected to release draft legislation creating a digital duty of care for social media users in Australia as parliament returns this week.

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