Draft Australian laws would require recurring prompts offering a non-algorithmic feed, with fines above A$100m. Europe grants the right but not the prompt.

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