This blog is now closed Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Albanese dismisses concerns over powers in digital duty of care bill Anthony Albanese says the Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, is being “disingenuous” over his criticisms that the communications minister, Anika Wells, will have too much power under the new digital duty of care legislation. The eSafety commissioner will of course provide the advice, but Matt Canavan actually knows that he’s being disingenuous because all of these things will be disallowable. That is, will be up to the whole parliament, like the other previous laws have been. Continue reading...
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed concerns raised by Nationals leader Matt Canavan regarding the powers of the communications minister under new digital duty of care legislation. Canavan criticized the bill, suggesting Minister Anika Wells would wield excessive authority.
Achol Arok (now), Krishani Dhanji (earlier)The Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-09-09 · 07:43 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed concerns raised by Nationals leader Matt Canavan regarding the powers of the communications minister under new digital duty of care legislation. Canavan criticized the bill, suggesting Minister Anika Wells would wield excessive authority. Albanese stated Canavan is being "disingenuous," explaining that while the eSafety commissioner will offer advice, the proposed measures will be disallowable by the entire parliament, similar to previous laws. This exchange highlights a political debate over the balance of power within the new digital safety framework.
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The eSafety commissioner will provide advice under the digital duty of care legislation.
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The digital duty of care legislation's provisions will be disallowable by the entire parliament.
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Matt Canavan criticized the digital duty of care legislation, claiming the communications minister would have too much power.
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Anthony Albanese states Matt Canavan is being disingenuous regarding criticisms of the digital duty of care bill.
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