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ABC News with Emma Rebellato

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  • New legislation giving social media users greater control over what they see online will be introduced to Parliament today, Communications Minister Anika Wells said.
  • Companies that fail to meet the rules could face compliance action from the eSafety Commissioner, with fines of $109 million, which can accumulate across breaches.
  • Wells said the aim is to place responsibility for online harm on tech companies rather than parents and teachers.

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