Millions of dollars in fines to punish online misinformation under new [Australian] draft bill

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Millions of dollars in fines to punish online misinformation under new [Australian] draft bill

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Millions of dollars in fines to punish online misinformation under new draft bill

www.abc.net.au

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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