Social media sites could face massive fines as federal government eyes online abuse scheme

The Australian government has released world-first draft legislation to combat the abuse of adults online from trolls and bullies.

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Social media apps Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Source: AAP

Australian adults will get greater protection from online bullying and attacks by internet trolls under a proposed federal government law.

The draft of the online safety bill released on Wednesday is the first legislation to address the cyber abuse of adults in the world, the government says.

It will allow Australia's eSafety commissioner to order the takedown of abusive material, especially if online platforms don't respond in a timely manner to a legitimate complaint.

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