Albanese defends digital duty of care bill as Coalition questions minister's powers
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dismissed concerns from the Nationals leader over Communications Minister Anika Wells's authority under proposed digital safety legislation.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Nationals leader Matt Canavan is being "disingenuous" in criticizing the digital duty of care bill, which would grant Communications Minister Anika Wells significant powers. Albanese stated that the eSafety commissioner will provide advice and that all measures will be disallowable by parliament, following established legislative processes.
The comments came during parliamentary debate over the proposed digital safety legislation, as Australian politics continues to grapple with online harm regulation.
Sources
- Australian politics live: Albanese makes ‘no apology’ for $6m golf club grant in own electorate; Victorian bills may rise by $100 under Coalition — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Related articles
Victorian Labor Pledges New Offences to Close Domestic Violence 'Loopholes'
Premier Ben Carroll says a re-elected Labor government would create two Australian-first offences and raise the maximum penalty for rape to life imprisonment.
Albanese launches Australia's bid for UN Security Council seat, names former Murdoch aide as New York consul general
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia's formal candidacy for a two-year term on the UN Security Council in 2029–2030, concurrent with appointing Siobhan McKenna, a former News Corp broadcasting executive, as consul general to New York.
In Germany, Friedrich Merz's CDU suffers historic defeat in Eastern state
For the first time since 1949, the Christian Democratic Union has fallen below the 5% threshold in a regional election, the minimum required to gain seats in the local parliament.
Australian Opposition Defends Fuel Excise Cut Plan Amid Cost-of-Living Debate
Shadow energy minister Dan Tehan says the Coalition's proposed 50% fuel excise reduction when oil exceeds US$100 per barrel is a sensible measure to address cost pressures.
CDU Wins Just 4.9% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Election Body Says
The state election commission reported a sharp drop in support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party in the northeastern German state
United Russia Leads Preliminary Vote Count With Half of Ballots Processed
Russia's Central Election Commission reports early results showing the ruling party ahead, with the Communist Party in second place, according to TASS.
Comments
Loading comments…