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The changes mean social media companies are considered publishers and can be held liable for defamatory comments posted on their platforms if they do not reveal the identity of users responsible.
Australian voters support greater oversight of social networks at a time when Prime Minister Scott Morrison is promising a draft bill to subject the companies to tougher laws and court orders.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday that under the new laws people who believe they have been defamed online will also be able to get court orders forcing social media giants to reveal who is responsible for the posts.
Australian voters support greater oversight of social networks at a time when Prime Minister Scott Morrison is promising a draft bill to subject the companies to tougher laws and court orders.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday that under the new laws people who believe they have been defamed online will also be able to get court orders forcing social media giants to reveal who is responsible for the posts.