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Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 8, 2026

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Labor says Australians would be able to choose between existing algorithms or their “following feed” under tough new legislation. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Labor says Australians would be able to choose between existing algorithms or their “following feed” under tough new legislation.S1 S2

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Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

Labor says Australians would be able to choose between existing algorithms or their “following feed” under tough new legislation.

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Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

Labor says Australians would be able to choose between existing algorithms or their “following feed” under tough new legislation.

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Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

Labor says Australians would be able to choose between existing algorithms or their “following feed” under tough new legislation.

Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

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3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 8, 2026

The brief

Labor says Australians would be able to choose between existing algorithms or their “following feed” under tough new legislation. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Labor says Australians would be able to choose between existing algorithms or their “following feed” under tough new legislation.S1 S2

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Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

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Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

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