Sarah Hanson-Young on big tech’s ‘attack on democracy’ - podcast
This week, the Albanese government released its draft digital duty of care legislation and announced reforms to allow social media users to opt out of algorithms. The Coalition has ruled out their support, so the Greens will be crucial to the changes passing the Senate. Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to the Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young about why she thinks this will be a ‘battle for our…
Political commentator Tom McIlroy spoke with Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young about the Albanese government's draft digital duty of care legislation and the reforms aimed at allowing social media users to opt out of algorithms. The Coalition has declined to back these measures, making the Greens pivotal in their passage through the Senate.
McIlroy and Hanson-Young discussed why this issue is a "battle for our generation." Additionally, they touched upon the Greens' decision to support Labor's plans for a new koala national park in New South Wales, a move that has caused division within the party, with three senators defected on Thursday due to concerns over the proposal's impact on industry and climate pollution.
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