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Digital Duty of Care Bill: latest updates

What has happened to the Bill, what it means for a small business website, and what comes next. We publish an update when something changes, not on a schedule.

  1. What to expect from the Senate committee report on 20 NovemberDue 20 November 2026

    The Senate committee examining the Digital Duty of Care Bill reports on 20 November 2026. Here is what the report can and cannot do, and what small businesses should look for in it.

  2. Senate hearings: eSafety says it is not focused on small business websites9 and 10 November 2026

    At the Senate hearings on the Digital Duty of Care Bill, the eSafety Commissioner said eSafety is not focused on small businesses with a web presence, and the Department described a short checkbox assessment for low-risk sites.

  3. The Digital Duty of Care Bill has passed the House of Representatives28 October 2026

    The Digital Duty of Care Bill passed the House of Representatives on 28 October 2026 with amendments. It has no small business exemption and now goes to the Senate.

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Last updated 14 November 2026