Greens demand right to sue big tech as Labor prepares online safety laws and trust tax changes
The Australian government is preparing new digital safety laws while considering removing controversial ministerial powers. The Greens are pushing for stronger protections, including the right for citizens to sue tech companies for algorithmic harms.
Why it matters
These legislative changes represent a significant shift in how social media platforms are regulated regarding user safety and corporate accountability.
Labor is poised to walk back controversial ministerial powers in new digital safety laws. ( ABC News: Matt Roberts )
The Greens want Australians to be able to sue tech companies for online harms and will push for tougher fines to strengthen Labor's Digital Duty of Care proposal.
The federal government is also preparing to scrap controversial powers enabling ministers to expand the scope of the laws.
Labor will introduce legislation covering online safety, gas reservation and a minimum tax on discretionary trusts this week.
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