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Albanese government pushing for crackdown on social media algorithms

Albanese government pushing for crackdown on social media algorithms — If you like this article, share it with your friends. Federal parliament returns this week and the government’s ongoing battles with the social media giants dominate the build-up. Communication Minister Anika Wells’s digital duty of care proposals are set to be debated this week as […]

By deepak · September 7, 2026 · 2 min read

Albanese government pushing for crackdown on social media algorithms — If you like this article, share it with your friends.
Federal parliament returns this week and the government’s ongoing battles with the social media giants dominate the build-up.
Communication Minister Anika Wells’s digital duty of care proposals are set to be debated this week as the Albanese government tries to force tech companies to better protect Australians online.
The proposals have generated plenty of discussion — in part due to the government considering forcing social media companies to allow users to opt out of their algorithms.
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If you like this article, share it with your friends.

Federal parliament returns this week and the government’s ongoing battles with the social media giants dominate the build-up.

Communication Minister Anika Wells’s digital duty of care proposals are set to be debated this week as the Albanese government tries to force tech companies to better protect Australians online.

The proposals have generated plenty of discussion — in part due to the government considering forcing social media companies to allow users to opt out of their algorithms.

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Save over 55% on your first year of unlimited access and no ads. Renews at $199/year. Cancel anytime.

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