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Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou

Government defends misinformation laws exemption

Trade Minister Don Farrell is advocating for truth in electoral advertising laws. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Proposed new laws cracking down on misinformation should not cover government messages because of the impact on disaster alerts, an inquiry has been told.

The Albanese government is sifting through thousands of comments and submissions on draft laws to force social media platforms to deal with "false, misleading and deceptive" content.

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