Labor MP Says the ‘Scourge of Misinformation’ Has Claimed Lives

Labor MP Says the ‘Scourge of Misinformation’ Has Claimed Lives
The icons of mobile apps are seen on the screen of a smart phone in New Delhi, India, on May 26, 2021. Sajjad Hussain/AFP via Getty Images
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Labor MP Andrew Charlton has warned that “misinformation” on various digital media platforms could claim lives.
During the debate over Labor’s proposed Misinformation Bill in Australia’s House of Representatives, Mr. Charlton said the Albanese Labor government was correct in trying to tackle misinformation and disinformation online.