Anika Wells opens door to lawsuits against big tech companies

ABC News (Australia)·October 15, 2026 at 7:23 AM+3

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Labor is considering a Greens push to let Australians sue online platforms for harm as the Coalition maintains its opposition to new digital safety laws.

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‘Manosphere’ podcasts and moon-landing conspiracy theories to remain online under new laws, Wells says

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‘Manosphere’ podcasts and moon-landing conspiracy theories to remain online under new laws, Wells says

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Anika Wells opens door to lawsuits against big tech companies

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