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Social media companies will be penalised for misinformation on their platforms: Explainer 13 Sept

MICHELLE ROWLAND MISINFORMATION BILL

Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland speaks on the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, September 12, 2024. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Australian Communications and Media Authority will be given the authority to crack down on tech companies such as Meta and X, for misinformation and disinformation on their platforms. Listen to SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.



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