Anti-Fake News law aims to protect democracy


SINCE the Government’s Anti-Fake News Bill 2018 was introduced in Parliament, it has attracted a lot of attention and comments.

We welcome discussion, and after listening to a wide array of voices, the Government has made changes to the Bill, including reducing the maximum sentence for convictions under this law to six years in prison.

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