Australia withdraws misinformation bill after critics compare it to censorship

Australia withdraws a misinformation bill after critics compare it to censorship

Australia’s government has withdrawn a bill that would give a media watchdog power to monitor digital platforms and require them to keep records about misinformation and disinformation on their ...

Tech - ABC News - 7 hours ago

Australia withdraws misinformation bill after critics compare it to censorship

Australia’s government has withdrawn a bill that would give a media watchdog power to monitor digital platforms and require them to keep records about misinformation and disinformation on their ...

World - ABC News - 7 hours ago

Chef Jamie Oliver withdraws children's book after criticism from Indigenous Australians

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Australia dumps plan for fines for social media giants enabling misinformation

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Kane warns of fragile culture after withdrawals row

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Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media

Technology companies face fines of up to $32.5mn for systemic breaches

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Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia’s center-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in Parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16.

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Trump picks Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Bondi, 59, is a former Florida attorney general and long-time ally of Trump.

Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Withdraws

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Gaetz joins Cameo after withdrawing from AG consideration

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