# Labor plans social media algorithm crackdown as Taylor voices ‘deep scepticism’

https://mins.news/en/item/47011

- The Guardian, 2026-09-06 01:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/06/labor-plans-crackdown-on-social-media-algorithms-as-taylor-says-hes-deeply-sceptical

> Communications minister Anika Wells is expected to introduce draft legislation creating a digital duty of care for Australian social media users. Proposed rules would let users switch off feed algorithms and require stronger identification of harmful or illegal content, with fines above $100m. Opposition leader Angus Taylor and One Nation oppose the plan as potential internet censorship, while Senate passage may depend on the Greens.

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