eSafety Commissioner
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Australia's online safety regulator responsible for compliance and enforcement under the proposed rules.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by framework updates, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 8Hacker News·9/8/2026framework_updateAustralia proposes digital duty of care and algorithm choice for social feeds
The Australian government has released draft legislation for a Digital Duty of Care that would require online platforms to meet minimum safety standards and better protect users, especially minors, from harmful content and harmful design features. The proposal also includes a "My Feed, My Way" feature that would let users over 16 opt in or opt out of algorithmic recommendations in their social media feeds.