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Millions of dollars in fines to punish online misinformation under new draft bill

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Millions of dollars in fines to punish online misinformation under new draft bill

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Australia@aussie.zoneEnglish · 1 year ago

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Online platforms spreading misinformation and disinformation could face millions of dollars in penalties under new proposed federal government legislation that bolsters the power of Australia's media watchdog.

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This is a warning not to spread further misinformation, the sky is clearly green.

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