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Government mulls hefty fines for digital platforms over misinformation

June 26, 2023 10:23

The Federal Government has started public consultation on a new framework to penalise digital platforms for spreading harmful misinformation and disinformation online.

The proposed powers for the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) aim to increase transparency to efforts by digital platforms to respond to misinformation and disinformation on their services, while balancing freedom of expression.

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Nico Arboleda was a contract reporter at Mumbrella, covering adtech and martech. He left Mumbrella in June 2023.

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ACMA Australian Communications and Media Authority Michelle Rowland
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John Butterworth 26 Jun 23

Ministry of “our” Truth (CCP style)

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