Australia’s new rules risk eroding internet freedoms

Following mass shootings at mosques in New Zealand, Australia is redoubling its efforts to tighten online regulations

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  • More protection
  • Closer scrutiny
  • Larger penalties
  • Consumer confidence
  • Retail
  • Social media
  • Banking
  • Pending regulatory issues
  • Narrow cover
  • Legal failings
  • Turf clashes
  • Unintended negative consequences
  • Security backlash
  • Content controls
  • Political filtering

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