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Maeve Bannister

MP flags 'protection from censorship' bill

George Christensen says social media companies wield unchecked power on 'indispensable platforms'. (AAP)

Outgoing LNP backbencher George Christensen wants to stop social media companies removing content from platforms, which he says stifles freedom of speech.

On Monday, Mr Christensen introduced a bill which would prohibit social media services from removing or censoring lawful content posted by MPs, election candidates, registered political parties, journalists and media organisations from Australian platforms.

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