The Morrison government's proposed reforms for digital platforms have no place in a liberal democracy. They would limit the free and open exchange of ideas.
The Morrison government has recommended a world-first mix of regulation and self-regulation.
Facebook and Google face a legal crackdown on privacy,market power and their dealings with traditional media outlets.
Trump's hit on luxury French goods vindicates Australia's cautious approach to the digital tax once championed by Scott Morrison.
The ACCC has taken Google to court,accusing the tech giant of"misleading"customers about its use of personal data.
Paul Fletcher said while quotas for Australian content shown on free-to-air television networks exist,there's no obligation for streaming services to follow.
ACCC head Rod Sims says five separate investigations into Google,Facebook are"very well advanced".
Australia's biggest online GP booking service is facing court after it was caught allegedly doctoring reviews and selling off patient data.
Governments must act if they are to defend democracy.
The competition watchdog's digital platform report signals an intention to commence legal proceedings against Facebook and Google.
These companies are among the most powerful and valuable in the world and they need to be held to account and their activities made more transparent.