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Australia’s House Passes Misinformation Bill, Opposition Says It ‘Belongs in a Dictatorship’

However, Labor defended the legislation as a necessary step to protect the safety of Australians and uphold democracy.
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Australia’s House Passes Misinformation Bill, Opposition Says It ‘Belongs in a Dictatorship’
An Australian flag flies atop Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 8, 2024. Melanie Sun/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
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Australia’s lower house of Parliament has passed controversial legislation aimed at combatting misinformation and disinformation online.

Debate in the House of Representatives started on U.S. election day, and continued on Nov. 7 as the parliament entered its final weeks before Christmas.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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