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Australian Gov’t Remembers Invoice on Combating Misinformation on Web
Australian Gov’t Remembers Invoice on Combating Misinformation on Web
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has determined to withdraw a invoice that will have allowed media watchdogs to watch and advantageous digital platforms for spreading misinformation on-line.
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The federal government launched the invoice in mid-September in an effort to stop and cut back the unfold of dangerous misinformation on-line, whereas additionally offering transparency by means of the publication of threat assessments, insurance policies, and reviews. “Based mostly on public statements and engagements with Senators, it’s clear that there isn’t a pathway to legislate this proposal by means of the Senate. The Authorities is not going to proceed with the Communications Laws Modification (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Invoice 2024,” the assertion learn. The invoice was criticized by representatives from the ruling coalition, inexperienced events, and senators from impartial factions. They argued that it could violate freedom of speech and be thought of a censorship regulation. On Thursday, the Australian authorities launched a invoice banning kids below the age of 16 from utilizing social media. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese mentioned that social media platforms themselves shall be chargeable for making certain that kids below 16 can’t create an account, with fines of as much as 49.5 million Australian {dollars} ($32.2 million) for systemic breaches.On Thursday, the Australian authorities launched a invoice banning kids below the age of 16 from utilizing social media. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese mentioned that social media platforms themselves shall be chargeable for making certain that kids below 16 can’t create an account, with fines of as much as 49.5 million Australian {dollars} ($32.2 million) for systemic breaches.
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16:19 GMT 24.11.2024 (Up to date: 16:20 GMT 24.11.2024)
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Australia has determined to withdraw a invoice that will have allowed media watchdogs to watch and advantageous digital platforms for spreading misinformation on-line, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland mentioned on Sunday.
The federal government launched the invoice in mid-September in an effort to stop and cut back the unfold of dangerous misinformation on-line, whereas additionally offering transparency by means of the publication of threat assessments, insurance policies, and reviews.
“Based mostly on public statements and engagements with Senators, it’s clear that there isn’t a pathway to legislate this proposal by means of the Senate. The Authorities is not going to proceed with the Communications Laws Modification (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Invoice 2024,” the assertion learn.
The invoice was criticized by representatives from the ruling coalition, inexperienced events, and senators from impartial factions. They argued that it could violate freedom of speech and be thought of a censorship regulation.
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Australia Restricts Entry to Social Media for Kids Underneath 16
On Thursday, the Australian authorities launched a invoice banning kids below the age of 16 from utilizing social media. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese mentioned that social media platforms themselves shall be chargeable for making certain that kids below 16 can’t create an account, with fines of as much as 49.5 million Australian {dollars} ($32.2 million) for systemic breaches.
On Thursday, the Australian authorities launched a invoice banning kids below the age of 16 from utilizing social media. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese mentioned that social media platforms themselves shall be chargeable for making certain that kids below 16 can’t create an account, with fines of as much as 49.5 million Australian {dollars} ($32.2 million) for systemic breaches.
