Australia's Labor Party proposes legislation to combat misinformation on social media, empowering authorities to compel tech companies and allowing ministers to request ACMA investigations.

Australia's Labor Party is proposing new legislation to combat misinformation on social media, particularly political content, ahead of the federal election. The bill would empower authorities to compel tech companies to address harmful falsehoods but maintains a controversial provision allowing ministers to request investigations by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), raising concerns over potential political interference. The bill is set for parliamentary debate.

September 11, 2024
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