Australian Greens Advocate for Strict Algorithm Regulation with Opt-in System
The Australian Greens are urging the Albanese Government to swiftly pass the Online Safety Amendment (Fix Our Feeds) Bill 2026, currently before the Senate. This proposed legislation aims to implement serious algorithm regulation, including a strong opt-in system for users. Senator Hanson-Young, the Greens spokesperson for communications, highlighted widespread public anger over the harm caused by 'toxic algorithms' from major tech companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok. The Greens argue that these algorithms contribute to a crisis of men's violence towards women and girls by fueling misogynistic and violent online content. The 'Fix Our Feeds' bill would provide Australians with a clear choice regarding algorithmically curated feeds, ensuring they are not subjected to systems designed for continuous scrolling and exposure to harmful content without explicit consent. The Greens emphasize the need for a 'Digital Duty of Care' to hold big tech companies legally accountable for dangers on their platforms, adv... 
