Social media laws could give platforms the power to decide “what is true”

A bill proposed by the Albanese government could give social media companies the power to decide “what is true and what is false,” warned Liberal Senator James Paterson. The government's proposed anti-disinformation laws are part of a broader package of bills targeting social media companies that are due to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday, … Read more

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduces laws to combat misinformation on social media

Under the German government's latest measures against digital platforms, technology giants face heavy fines if they allow the spread of “seriously harmful” false and disinformation on the Internet. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland will introduce the legislation to federal parliament on Thursday, nearly a year after a fierce backlash led by free speech advocates prompted the … Read more