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Dominic Giannini

Dating apps told to put safety over swipes

Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland after a roundtable on making online dating safer. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Dating app executives have been warned they will be forced to take compulsory action if they cannot find a way to keep Australian women safe.

One option being considered is introducing industry targets for keeping users safe, without explicitly outlining what actions the apps must take.

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