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28 October 2026

Politics live: Chalmers calls social media a ‘business model for hate’; half of young Australians say US a ‘threat’

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Source reporting: Guardian Australia Politics

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Politics live: Chalmers calls social media a ‘business model for hate’; half of young Australians say US a ‘threat’

Follow the day’s news live Only half of the Australians polled in a YouGov survey, commissioned by the Australia Institute, considered long-time ally the US a “friend”. Meanwhile 42% perceived America as a “threat” (defined as a nation viewed with caution or suspicion). That climate is no accident. Hate is monetised and weaponised by algorithmic rage-bait. Extremism is incentivised; nuance is penalised.

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