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  1. Government bodies, including the supreme court, are seeking direction to formulate a regulatory framework for digital content.
  2. Government proposals are advancing new internet laws that critics claim seek to censor views and free speech.
  3. Anika Wells defends the government's proposed digital duty of care regarding online platforms.

Proposed Digital Duty of Care Laws Face Political Hurdles

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Proposed digital duty of care laws, championed by Anika Wells, aim to require social media companies to prevent under-18s from seeing harmful content such as bullying or pornography. The legislation also includes a measure allowing users to opt out of algorithm-driven feeds. While the Greens broadly support the bill, they called for stronger provisions that provide safe legal pathways for compensation from tech companies if users are harmed by online content. Sarah Henderson opposes the plan, calling it fatally flawed and an attack on free speech.

From manningrivertimes.com.au

Why it matters

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The laws place new responsibilities on online platforms regarding content moderation and algorithmic design. The legislation was amended to remove sweeping powers that would allow the communications minister to define harmful content, a change that is central to the ongoing political debate over the bill's scope.

The government is advancing new internet laws, which critics argue seek to censor views and free speech.

From manningrivertimes.com.au

Who's involved

  • Anika WellsProposing the digital duty of care laws.
  • GreensBroadly supporting the legislation but calling for stronger compensation pathways.
  • Sarah HendersonOpposing the laws, calling them fatally flawed and an attack on free speech.

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