Australia withdraws a misinformation bill after critics compare it to censorship
- Australia has withdrawn a bill that would have fined internet platforms up to 5 percent of their global revenue for failing to prevent misinformation online.
- David Coleman stated that the bill "betrayed our democracy" and was akin to "censorship laws in Australia."
- Communications Minister Michelle Rowland noted that the bill would have increased transparency but acknowledged no pathway to legislate it through the Senate.
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