Labor Accused of Trying to Control What You See Online

Labor accused of trying to control what you see online

The Coalition has accused Labor of pursuing a ‘digital duty of control’ as the Government defends sweeping new changes to Australians’ social media feeds.

Algorithm shake-up will hurt right-wing parties, censorship fight heats up

Social media platforms have been found to push populist and extreme content. The government’s changes may put some politicians on the back foot.

Minister rejects censorship claim for algorithm opt-out

CANBERRA: Opposition to internet users being able to remove social media algorithms is akin to protesting the introduction of the seatbelt, federal ministers say. The Federal Government is set to unveil draft laws in coming days that would allow people to opt out of algorithms dictated by social media giants. But the plan has already […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

Algorithm changes may hurt right-wing parties

Albanese's social media reform threatens right-wing parties, aims to enhance user choice amid claims of political censorship