Australia news LIVE: Government promises hefty fines for social media giants ahead of Digital Duty of Care bill; Veterans to lay down medals in escalation of healthcare fight
- Posted on September 6, 2026
- By The Age
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Australia's government escalates enforcement against major social media platforms, announcing substantial penalties under the incoming Digital Duty of Care legislation. Simultaneously, veterans intensify their campaign for improved healthcare access by symbolically surrendering their medals. These parallel developments reflect growing tensions between regulatory oversight of tech companies and veteran welfare advocacy, shaping critical policy debates across the nation's digital and social sectors.
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