What we know about misinformation uncovered in the federal election campaign

What we know about misinformation uncovered in the federal election campaign

AI-generated fake news, Chinese social media campaigns and claims undermining electoral integrity have characterized the campaign

Countering this election’s climate misinformation campaigns - Rationale Magazine

Australia’s climate and energy wars are at the forefront of the federal election campaign as the major parties outline vastly different plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle soaring power prices. Meanwhile, misinformation about climate change has permeated public debate during the campaign, feeding false and misleading claims about renewable energy, gas and global

What we know about disinformation campaigns uncovered in the federal election campaign

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Publishing obviously false or grossly offensive information in a campaign before the national and regional elections will probably not be an offense that would carry a penalty of up to two million. The Chamber of Deputies decided this today when it deleted the controversial provision from the government's draft law on election campaigns. The ban on publishing false or offensive information was retained only in the declaratory part of the law, so…

Deputies ruled on Friday that publishing false or offensive information in campaigns before an election would not be a misdemeanor carrying a fine. It was decided by MPs to repeal the disputed provision. The standard will now be reviewed by the Senate.