TikTok opposes Australian duty-of-care bill over eSafety chief's 'invasive' powers
By Saloni Sinha ( November 4, 2026, 06:11 GMT | Insight) -- TikTok Australia warned that the country’s proposed digital duty-of-care law in its current form would give the online safety regulator “invasive” powers, including to direct how online services must be operated. In an October submission ahead of a senate committee set to hear on the proposed 2026 Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill, TikTok said the legislation provides for the Australian eSafety Commissioner to issue “remedial directions” to providers to take specified action to satisfy their duty of care.TikTok Australia warned that the country’s proposed digital duty-of-care law in its current form would give the online safety regulator “invasive” powers, including to direct how online services must be operated....
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