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Emily Woods

EXPLAINED: Social media opt out mulled to stem harmful content | Vintage Vibes

Labor has committed to legislating a digital duty of care that would put the onus on tech companies. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians could have the ability to opt out of social media algorithms under new digital laws as leaders try to limit the spread of violent, misogynistic content online.

The federal government will also consider bans on pornography depicting strangulation or suffocation, Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek said on Sunday.

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