Australia
Australia’s Labor Party asks Google what “misinformation” censorship plans it has for the next election
Flags content from anti-lockdown lawmaker Craig Kelly.
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Sydney doctor who criticized medical censorship online is suspended from practicing medicine
Dr. Paul Oosterhuis was accused of spreading misinformation.
Australian High Court rules publishers are responsible for the Facebook comments left by users
The move will likely see more Australian publishers turn off and block comments to avoid liability.
Australia to use geolocation and face recognition to police quarantine
The government in Australia continues to be one of the pandemic’s extremest authorities.
NSW Police Deputy Commissioner says he supports free speech, then adds a “but”
Citizens of New South Wales are being arrested for organizing protests on social media.
Australia passes sweeping internet surveillance bill
“No one is safe under these new laws.”
Former NBA star Andrew Bogut says celebrities are being paid to encourage lockdowns on social media
He was offered cash to promote them.
New Twitter feature lets users report “misinformation”
Reporting opinions you think are wrong. What could go wrong?
Australian MP George Christensen argued against lockdowns in parliament. Facebook just deleted it.
Facebook continues to insert itself between the citizens and their elected officials.
Vaccine Passports likely to arrive in Australia before the end of the year
Australia is set to further its curtailing of civil liberties.