Without Notice

Bill

Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026

Debated Thursday 15 October 2026

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Chambers
House of Representatives
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Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

  1. Thursday 15 October 2026 · House of Representatives

    Second Reading

    The Minister for Communications introduced legislation to establish a digital duty of care, requiring online services to proactively manage risks to Australian users. The bill mandates annual risk assessments for features like algorithms and AI, and introduces user empowerment tools for those over 16 to control their feeds. It also strengthens protections for under-18s against harmful content on platforms such as games and chatbots. A 12-month transitional period is included to allow industry compliance, with reduced obligations for low-risk services. The debate was adjourned without further speeches recorded in this segment.

    Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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