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Thousands of Donald Trump supporters gather outside the U.S. Capitol building following a Stop the Steal rally on January 06, 2021

Thousands of Donald Trump supporters gather outside the U.S. Capitol building following a Stop the Steal rally on January 06, 2021 Source: Getty / Spencer Platt

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A week after Capitol Hill-style riots in Brazil - there are calls for a crackdown on Australian politicians spreading election conspiracies. The push comes with a warning: it could happen here.

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