Jul 3, 2026 – 2.33pmSocial media platform X told the Albanese government it should not be made responsible for hate speech, violent pornography and encouraging harmful behaviour online, as a senior official conceded Australia’s digital duty of care can do little to stop online abuse directed at Jews.Communications and infrastructure department official Sarah Vandenbroek on Friday accused X of a “disappointing” attitude to the proposed duty and conceded it would be a challenge to enforce against international platforms.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles