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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tom McIlroy Political editor

Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’

Anika Wells
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. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

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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