Greens push tax cut to save households $1,000 while eSafety likens social media to arena

The Guardian reported that the Greens have put forward a tax change that would save Australians $1,000 a year.

The eSafety Commissioner told the outlet that social media is "akin to a gladiator arena".

The Australian Federal Police warned that online hate is spilling into the real world, and the head of the AFP said, "No single measure can undo the change in social attitudes driving political threats."

The Guardian added that many experiences of racism go unreported or uncounted, and stressed that the aim is not to collect more data but to make inequality visible, hold institutions to account and give communities greater agency over their data to drive real change.

Why it matters

The tax proposal could lower household expenses, while the eSafety and AFP warnings highlight rising concerns about online hostility affecting public safety.

Key details

Location

Australia · Oceania

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

28 Oct 2026, 02:13 IST

Key names

Australians, Online, Australian Federal Police

Section

Business

Sources

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• The GuardianPolitics live: Greens propose tax change to save Australians $1,000 a year; eSafety says social media akin to gladiator arena 28 Oct, 02:13

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