Opt-out laws for social media algorithms to be introduced to parliament

Australia to opt out of social media algorithms, Albanese confirms

Labor says Australians would be able to choose between existing algorithms or their “following feed” under tough new legislation.

Sep 8, 2026

Australians could get the power to switch off social media algorithms

Labor wants to make social media platforms proactively reduce foreseeable harms while giving users control over whether algorithms shape their feeds.

Sep 8, 2026

Opt-out laws for social media algorithms to be introduced to parliament

Social media companies would be required to give users a choice to turn off their algorithm through pop-up messages, under draft laws to be unveiled by the government later this week.

Sep 5, 2026