Can the government stop defamatory social media rumours? | Media Watch

0:00 - Gabby Petito obsession

How the Gabby Petito murder case has driven a mainstream and social media obsession.

4:18 - ‘Coward’s palace’

The Prime Minister vows to tackle social media platforms and put an end to offensive and defamatory comments. So, what chance does it have?

9:41 - Reignite Aunty

An ABC Far North Queensland radio interview with Reignite Democracy Australia is found to have breached ABC editorial policy.

13:27 - Victory for justice

The ACT Court of Appeal overturns a secrecy order in the trial of lawyer, Bernard Collaery.

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