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Australia’s Digital Duty of Care Bill
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Where it stands
The federal government plans to include dating apps in the Digital Duty of Care Bill, which could carry penalties of up to A$109.2 million. Consultation closed on 22 September 2026, and legislation was expected by year’s end; the reports do not say whether it has been introduced or what its final provisions will be.
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The story so far
Update 1
99% Harmed: Australia Moves Dating Apps Toward Binding Safety Duty
A survey of 1,008 women found harm on dating apps is near-universal. Canberra says a binding digital duty will force platforms to fix it.
Still open after this report
- No final bill, fixed dating-app obligations, or secured Senate majority yet.
History
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Who's involved
People
Angus TaylorAustralian politician1 report
Anika WellsAustralian politician1 report
Jim ChalmersAustralian politician (born 1978)1 report
Sarah HendersonAustralian politician and journalist1 report
Places
- AustraliaAustralia1 report
- Parliament HouseParliament Dr, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia1 report
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