PM says social media amendment bill delay is “outrageous”

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Presented by Andy Park Fri 3 Jul 2026 at 12:00pm

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says delays to the enactment of new laws to further crack down on global social media companies will harm Australian children.

A government bill which would double the fines and give more powers to the eSafety Commissioner will now be reviewed by a Senate committee.

The Prime Minister says the delay is “outrageous” and will play into the hands of the “big tech” companies. 

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Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister
Julie Inman-Grant, eSafety Commissioner
Sarah Henderson, Liberal Senator
Professor Terry Flew, University of Sydney 

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