( October 14, 2026, 23:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The digital duty-of-care legislation introduced in the Australian parliament on Thursday proposes requiring social media services to let users decide if they want to opt in to the algorithm, a minister said. In a statement on Thursday, Australia’s communications minister Anika Wells said the legislation will also require platforms to protect under 18s from material, conduct and features that are harmful to them, including content that glorifies crime, encourages eating disorders or promotes hostile attitudes women. Wells also said that following feedback, the 2026 Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill also clarifies that professional news material and entertainment media are exempt and parliament will have scrutiny over any new additional harms.Statement follows. Bill and explanatory memorandum are attached....
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