disinformation

Fake AI videos spark fears of propaganda in global and local politics

Commsadmin

September 16, 2025

From the 2016 US election to COVID-19 and Australia’s 2022 federal poll, misinformation and disinformation on social media have grown…

New legislation targets harmful digital misinformation while safeguarding free speech

Adrianne Saplagio

November 26, 2024

Serious misinformation and disinformation threaten safety, election integrity, democracy, and national security. Eighty per cent of Australians are calling for…

Australian government introduces bill to tackle disinformation on social media

Adrianne Saplagio

September 17, 2024

The Albanese Government will introduce new legislation to Parliament, giving the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) expanded powers. This…

How disinformation dictated the Voice referendum and skews public discourse

Dr. Brenton Cooper

November 2, 2023

“Radio is new, and we are learning about the effect it has on people. We learned a terrible lesson,” said…

ACMA gets new powers to combat misinformation on social media

Jaw de Guzman

January 20, 2023

The ACMA will be given more authority to combat the growing spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media….