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.

SYDNEY - Australians could be given the option of opting out of powerful social media algorithms under new legislation cracking down on big tech, a minister said on Monday.

Social media platforms face scrutiny over addictive algorithms; new law aims to give Australians greater feed control.

Opposition is sceptical of new rules and their enforcement