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Millions of dollars in fines to punish online misinformation under new [Australian] draft bill (www.abc.net.au)
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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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[โ€“] mikestevens 1 points 1 year ago

๐Ÿค” A lot of things can be proven. Somebody either did say something or they didn't, an event occurred or it didn't, a study is founded in data and rigorous testing or it isn't, scientific evidence is peer reviewed or it isn't, etc.