Anika Wells defends controversial social media algorithm crackdown

By Sky News Australia

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Communications Minister Anika Wells has defended plans to let Australians opt out of algorithmically recommended social media content. Ms Wells says the proposed digital duty of care laws are a sensible response to emerging online harms, particularly those affecting children. The Coalition has criticised the proposal as censorship.

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