Updated Sep 8, 2026 – 2.50pm, first published at 2.39pmPrime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is not worried about upsetting US President Donald Trump with tougher rules governing big US technology companies, as he introduces new requirements to let Australians opt out of algorithms on their social media feeds.A draft for a new digital duty of care was published during a press briefing by the prime minister and Communications Minister Anika Wells on Tuesday, where they said penalties of more than $100 million could hit platforms that failed to comply.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Albanese announces new algorithm rules, shrugs off Trump
Australians will be able to opt out of social media algorithms as part of new online safety rules, which come as US tech companies also face higher tax bills.











