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Tess Ikonomou

'Dangerous' misinformation bill dumped from agenda

The government's attempt to crack down on misinformation on digital platforms has been shelved. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor has been challenged to rule out a "dangerous" bid to crack down on misinformation and disinformation on tech platforms, after being forced to dump legislation on the issue.

In the final week of parliamentary sittings for this year, the Albanese government was unable to secure the support needed to pass the legislation, with the coalition, Greens and cross bench in the upper house all opposing the move. 

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