This submission responding to an inquiry into trolling on social media is broadly welcoming of a legislative response but argues for stronger protections. The submission recommends platforms be required to undertake due diligence to reduce the amount of defamatory content they promote and share.

Many experts fear uncivil and manipulative behaviors on the internet will persist – and may get worse. This will lead to a splintering of social media into AI-patrolled and regulated ‘safe spaces’ separated from free-for-all zones. Some worry this will hurt the open exchange of ideas and compromise privacy. The internet supports a global ecosystem...