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PM emphasizes social media firms’ responsibility to address misinformation and graphic content
Anthony Albanese stresses that social media companies must take action against misinformation and violent content on their platforms. He urges companies like X and Meta to remove violent videos without the need for intervention from the eSafety commissioner.
Albanese highlights the negative impact of circulating images from the Bondi Junction stabbing and urges people to cooperate with the police rather than sharing such content on social media.
He calls for social media companies to recognize their social responsibility and act accordingly to maintain their social license.
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PM commits to addressing violence against women
Albanese acknowledges the prevalence of violence against women, especially in light of the recent stabbing incident at Bondi Junction. He emphasizes the need to tackle this issue and mentions a demonstration in Ballarat addressing the same.
He emphasizes the human tragedies behind the statistics of women dying due to violence from partners or family members and the intergenerational impact of witnessing violence on children.
2024-04-18 20:48:15
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