Latest news in Australia? September 8th, 2026

The Australian government has introduced draft legislation called the Digital Duty of Care bill, which proposes allowing social media users to opt out of platform algorithms and choose chronological or custom feeds. The new rules also aim to tighten protections for individuals under 18 by targeting addictive features and harmful content such as pornography, cyberbullying, and material promoting eating disorders. Additionally, Indigenous Business Australia and New Zealand’s Waikato-Tainui have formalised a trans-Tasman investment partnership to fund major Indigenous-led projects across Australia, and search and consular efforts are ongoing following severe flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border affecting foreign nationals. The Edge Singapore+ 2