Minor party Greens are pushing for changes to Australia’s proposed digital safety laws, including a private right for individuals to sue big tech platforms and seek compensation. Multiple outlets report the Greens are making this a key condition for their support as Labor prepares to move the legislation through parliament.
The Greens’ proposals include tougher enforcement and penalties. They argue fines imposed by the eSafety commissioner should be linked to corporations’ global revenue rather than fixed amounts. Outlets also note the Greens’ approach is influenced by a large US settlement involving Meta, using it as an example to bolster their case for a more direct pathway for users to obtain remedies.
Labor’s position, as described across coverage, is focused on finding a viable route through the Senate for its digital duty of care framework. The reporting frames the coming stage as a negotiation between Labor and the Greens over how stringent the obligations and penalties will be, and whether individuals get standing to take platforms to court.
