Albanese Dismisses Concerns Over Digital Duty of Care Bill, Labels Canavan Disingenuous

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed worries that the new digital duty of care legislation will grant excessive power to Communications Minister Anika Wells. Albanese called Nationals leader Matt Canavan “disingenuous” for criticizing the bill’s provisions, noting that any powers granted would be subject to parliamentary approval and that the eSafety commissioner will provide advice on implementation. The statement comes as the bill moves toward parliamentary debate. The government maintains that the legislation will be balanced and that oversight will remain in the hands of the full parliament, mirroring the process used for previous laws. The next step is a parliamentary vote, after which the eSafety commissioner’s guidance will shape the bill’s operational details.