Australian Authorities Made 4,000 Requests to Big Tech to Censor COVID-19 Content

Australian Authorities Made 4,000 Requests to Big Tech to Censor COVID-19 Content
People queue to receive a Covid-19 vaccine at a Bunnings hardware store in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct. 16, 2021. Dan Peled/Getty Images
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The Australian Home Affairs Department—normally responsible for dealing with terrorism and border security—made over 4,000 requests to U.S. tech giants to review COVID-19-related content during the pandemic years.

The revelations come after a Freedom of Information request (pdf) from Senator Alex Antic and highlight the extent to which government authorities attempted to control public discourse around issues like vaccine efficacy, lockdowns, and mask mandates.
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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