Labor urges Greens, Coalition to pass social media reforms after 'dawdling and delay'

Labor is urging the Greens and the Coalition to pass new social media laws. The reforms would strengthen the eSafety Commissioner's power to gather information from tech companies. They would also increase fines for breaking Australia's under-16 social media ban. Minister Anika Wells called the Senate inquiry referral 'dawdling and delay'. The government also plans draft reforms that let users opt out of social media algorithms. Labor wants the laws passed quickly to protect children online.

Australia passed a world-first law banning under-16s from social media. An eSafety investigation found several big companies were using 'dirty tricks' to get around the law. The bill was introduced in late June. Labor says tech giants are deliberately failing to follow Australian rules and need stronger enforcement. The Greens and the Coalition now decide whether the bill passes. Their support will shape how social media is policed in Australia.

These laws decide how safe young people are on social media. Stronger rules and bigger fines push companies to protect kids instead of profits.