( October 28, 2026, 04:15 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed parliament on Tuesday on the government's digital duty-of-care legislation one day before it was approved by the House of Representatives. He said the bill shifts responsibility from parents and users to technology companies by requiring them to assess and mitigate risks, protect children from harmful and addictive content, give adults more control over what they see online, and face fines of up to A$109.2 million ($71.6 million) for serious breaches. Rejecting claims the legislation is censorship, Albanese described the bill as a moderate, common-sense framework that consolidates existing rules, strengthens enforcement powers for Australia's online-safety regulator and positions Australia to lead global efforts to make online services safer.Speech follows. ...
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