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Labor Accused of Trying to Control What You See Online

Labor’s draft law would let adult users switch to non-algorithmic feeds as experts warn it could reduce right-wing politicians’ reach and intensify a free-speech fight.

The Coalition has accused Labor of pursuing a ‘digital duty of control’ as the Government defends sweeping new changes to Australians’ social media feeds.

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Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
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Algorithm shake-up will hurt right-wing parties, censorship fight heats up

Social media platforms have been found to push populist and extreme content. The government’s changes may put some politicians on the back foot.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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