Musk’s Twitter Faces Millions in Fines After New ‘Disinformation’ Laws Released in Australia

Musk’s Twitter Faces Millions in Fines After New ‘Disinformation’ Laws Released in Australia
Twitter logo and a photo of Elon Musk are displayed through magnifier in this illustration taken on Oct. 27, 2022. Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters
Daniel Y. Teng
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Elon Musk’s Twitter and other social media giants face the prospect of billions in fines after the Australian government released new laws targeting “misinformation and disinformation.”

Following a months-long process, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland released the draft legislation that will grant the country’s media regulatory body, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), greater powers to stamp out harmful content online.
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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