I thank all those in this chamber who have contributed to the debate on the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026. The government is introducing minor technical amendments to the bill, including redefining the definition of exempt content subject to the classification scheme; solidifying the effect of the existing industry codes and standards until the new legislation commences so eSafety can continue their existing investigations; clarifying the definition of a nudify app; and minor language changes, to improve consistency throughout the bill.

Debate about a digital duty of care comes down to a simple question: do you really think that big tech is on the side of worried Australian parents and vulnerable Australian children, or are they on the side of their shareholders? And we, as elected members of this place—whose side are we on? Australia's digital duty of care will set basic safety standards for the digital services we use every day, just like we have for food, cars and kids' toys. The duty will change the foundation of Australia's online safety laws and put the onus on digital platforms to put systems in place to prevent online harm before it occurs. Calling a bill 'unsalvageable' is not a policy position; it's simply throwing in the towel and refusing to do the work. Voting against the digital duty of care is a vote for endorsing the status quo.