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Labor and Coalition join forces to curb misinformation after Sydney stabbing attacks

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Social media apps seen on an Apple iPhone smartphone device in Melbourne, Wednesday, May 1, 2019. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / Joel Carrett

The government's misinformation bill - shelved last year - is back on the agenda in the wake of two stabbing attacks in Sydney. The incidents saw graphic images and false information spread on social media. Both the government and opposition argue social media companies are not above Australian law, and they'll work together to deal with companies that fail to remove harmful material.


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By Ruth McHugh-Dillon

Presented by Hisaaki Nagao

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The government's misinformation bill - shelved last year - is back on the agenda in the wake of two stabbing attacks in Sydney. The incidents saw graphic images and false information spread on social media. Both the government and opposition argue social media companies are not above Australian law, and they'll work together to deal with companies that fail to remove harmful material.


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