The "My Feed, My Way," legislation would require the likes of Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to let users opt out of algorithms or risk heavy fines.

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