Australia targets big tech with digital duty of care laws

7News Just In · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

The Australian government has introduced new digital duty of care laws requiring social media companies to give users control over their algorithmic feeds through a 'My Feed My Way' initiative. The draft legislation restricts content promoting eating disorders, misogyny, criminal activity, pornography and bullying, with non-compliance attracting fines exceeding $109 million. The Coalition has raised concerns about internet censorship and impacts on small businesses relying on social media platforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.