parliament is to lauch an inquiry into what is called " Fake News"

It is the term du jour, thrown around by everyone from Donald Trump to Australian politicians, unhappy with how a particular news story paints them. See your ad here See your ad here But now Labor senator Sam Dastyari believes he has the numbers to have the Senate investigate "fake news" and its impact on Australia to identify who is responsible and how to combat it. It is understood internet giants Facebook and Google would be called to discuss how they are combating the phenomenon.

PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday December 10, 2013. Photo credit should read: Chris Ison/PA Wire. Source: SBS