Communications Minister Downplays White House Warning Over Australia’s Online Safety Laws
The Albanese government is pushing ahead with a new digital duty of care that could expose platforms to penalties of up to $109.2 million.
TL;DR
- Australia's draft Online Safety Digital Duty of Care Bill 2026 proposes penalties up to $109.2 million for tech platforms.
- The White House has labeled these potential fines as "extortion."
- Communications Minister Anika Wells has downplayed the White House's warning.