Australia
Australian law that makes people liable for linking to defamatory content will have a “devastating” impact on speech if not overturned
Google is leading the challenge against the law.
Social platforms push back against Australia’s online censorship law
Facebook and Twitter call for a review of the law.
Five Queensland police officers arrest woman who didn’t show vaccine passport
The video has gone viral around the world.
Australia proposes law that would ban online anonymity to curb “defamation”
A threat to free speech.
YouTube censored 75% of ads from Australian anti-lockdown party
For “misinformation.”
Australian workers use Telegram to find jobs that don’t require vaccine passports
Telegram’s lack of censorship is proving useful.
US lawmakers play with the idea of social media ID verification, following proposals from other countries
A draft discussion bill hints at future proposals.
Australian PM wants social media platforms to be held responsible for anonymous users
More censorship demands incoming.
CNN to stop posting on Facebook in Australia after outlets are forced to be liable for reader comments
A court ruled news outlets can be sued over the comments of their readers.