Will online safety be Albanese's legacy policy?

Will online safety be Albanese's legacy policy?

Author: ABC Australia September 1, 2026 Duration: 31:00
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brushed off questions about tensions between China and Taiwan at the Pacific Islands Forum, saying he's focused on "outcomes and unity". As PK tells Clare, Australia hopes not being viewed as on overbearing bully in the Pacific works in our favour — rather Labor's approach to diplomacy is "carrots not sticks". Back home, Labor has unveiled a raft of proposed changes to privacy laws, but ruled out an import ban on smart glasses. Clare says she expects the broader digital sphere will be the legislative focus for the Albanese Government for the rest of the year, as Anthony Albanese starts to view online safety as his legacy policy. Patricia Karvelas and Clare Armstrong break it all down on Politics Now. Read Clare's analysis and reporting here Australia risks missing out on AI economic boom due to 'slow' business uptake, Treasury says Australia in a 'sliding doors' moment to determine who reaps rewards of AI boom Got a burning question? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au

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