Australian Government to Introduce New Misinformation Laws

Australian Government to Introduce New Misinformation Laws
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) may soon be granted greater regulatory powers against disinformation and misinformation online.

Minister for Communications Paul Fletcher announced the new powers following the release of an ACMA report on digital platforms’ current disinformation and news quality measures.