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Jewish community frustrated by delays to social media duty of care

ABC Australia · Jul 3, 2026, 3:34 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Sarah Vandenbroek said she was not aware of the Jewish community's frustration with the delays.
A digital duty of care requiring social media platforms to proactively and effectively manage the risk of harm to platform users was recommended in 2024.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was told as of January this year, it was expected the digital duty of care would be another two years away.

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Sarah Vandenbroek said she was not aware of the Jewish community's frustration with the delays. (ABC News: Abbey Haberecht)

A digital duty of care requiring social media platforms to proactively and effectively manage the risk of harm to platform users was recommended in 2024.

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was told as of January this year, it was expected the digital duty of care would be another two years away.

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Jewish community frustrated by delays to social media duty of care

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