{"id":264088,"date":"2023-06-27T12:04:10","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T10:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=264088"},"modified":"2023-06-27T12:04:12","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T10:04:12","slug":"australia-advances-draft-disinformation-free-speech-lockdown-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=264088","title":{"rendered":"Australia Advances Draft \u201cDisinformation\u201d Free Speech Lockdown Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"407\" data-attachment-id=\"264091\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?attachment_id=264091\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0freespeechgavelcourtas_hdv.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"0freespeechgavelcourtas_hdv\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0freespeechgavelcourtas_hdv.jpg?fit=723%2C407&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0freespeechgavelcourtas_hdv.jpg?resize=723%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0freespeechgavelcourtas_hdv.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0freespeechgavelcourtas_hdv.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0freespeechgavelcourtas_hdv.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0freespeechgavelcourtas_hdv.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0freespeechgavelcourtas_hdv.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0freespeechgavelcourtas_hdv.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0freespeechgavelcourtas_hdv.jpg?w=1446&amp;ssl=1 1446w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/wattsupwiththat.com\/\">Watts Up With That?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Essay by Eric Worrall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"264093\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?attachment_id=264093\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-401.png?fit=666%2C375&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"666,375\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-401\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-401.png?fit=666%2C375&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-401.png?resize=723%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264093\" width=\"723\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-401.png?w=666&amp;ssl=1 666w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-401.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No constitutional guarantee = free speech at the pleasure of politicians. But even the USA is at risk from attempts to shut down free speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Issue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Misinformation and disinformation pose a threat to the safety and wellbeing of Australians, as well as to our democracy, society and economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In January 2023, the Minister for Communications announced that the Australian Government would introduce new laws to provide the independent regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), with new powers to combat online misinformation and disinformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new powers will enable the ACMA to monitor efforts and require digital platforms to do more, placing Australia at the forefront in tackling harmful online misinformation and disinformation, while balancing freedom of speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposed powers would:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>enable the ACMA to gather information from digital platform providers, or require them to keep certain records about matters regarding misinformation and disinformation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enable the ACMA to request industry develop a code of practice covering measures to combat misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms, which the ACMA could register and enforce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>allow the ACMA to create and enforce an industry standard (a stronger form of regulation), should a code of practice be deemed ineffective in combatting misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ACMA will not have the power to request specific content or posts be removed from digital platform services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ACMA powers will strengthen and support the existing voluntary framework established by the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation (the voluntary code), and will extend to non-signatories of the voluntary code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These powers are consistent with the key recommendations in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acma.gov.au\/report-government-adequacy-digital-platforms-disinformation-and-news-quality-measures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACMA\u2019s June 2021 Report to government on the adequacy of digital platforms\u2019 disinformation and news quality measures<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want to hear your feedback on the proposed legislation. It\u2019s easy to have your say\u2014simply read the exposure draft Bill and the supporting documents and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make a submission below by clicking the \u2018Have your say\u2019 button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email us in writing, via video, or by sending an audio recording to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:information.integrity@infrastructure.gov.au\">information.integrity@infrastructure.gov.au<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Relevant documentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Guidance Note for the exposure draft Bill provides an explanation of the key parts of the Bill. For a short explanation of some of the Bill\u2019s key elements, please see the fact sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructure.gov.au\/department\/media\/publications\/communications-legislation-amendment-combatting-misinformation-and-disinformation-bill-2023\">Exposure Draft Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructure.gov.au\/node\/36455\">Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023\u2014guidance note<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructure.gov.au\/department\/media\/publications\/communications-legislation-amendment-combatting-misinformation-and-disinformation-bill-2023-fact\">Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023\u2014fact sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructure.gov.au\/have-your-say\/new-acma-powers-combat-misinformation-and-disinformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.infrastructure.gov.au\/have-your-say\/new-acma-powers-combat-misinformation-and-disinformation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New disinformation laws<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">21 March 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Australian Government will introduce legislation this year to combat harmful disinformation and misinformation online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legislation will provide the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) with new regulatory powers to hold big tech companies to account for harmful content on their platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new powers follow the release of a report by ACMA on the adequacy of digital platforms\u2019 disinformation and news quality measures, including the effectiveness of the&nbsp;<em>Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation<\/em>&nbsp;which was launched by industry in February 2021. The report highlights that disinformation and misinformation are significant and ongoing issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The growth of disinformation and misinformation erodes trust in democratic institutions and causes harm to individuals and businesses. Digital platforms must take responsibility for what is on their sites and take action when harmful or misleading content appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the COVID-19 pandemic, rampant disinformation and misinformation on social media undermined public health efforts to contain and treat the virus. More than 4 in 5 Australians reported having experienced COVID-19 misinformation in the 18 months to June 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new powers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Information gathering powers which will incentivise greater platform transparency and improve access to Australia-specific data on the effectiveness of measures to address disinformation and misinformation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional powers to register and enforce industry codes or make industry standards to encourage platforms to be ambitious in addressing the harms of disinformation and misinformation. These will provide ACMA with the ability to hold platforms to account should their voluntary efforts prove inadequate or untimely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Misinformation and Disinformation Action Group will be established, bringing together key stakeholders across government and the private sector to collaborate and share information on emerging issues and best practice responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Government will consult on the scope of the new powers ahead of introducing legislation into the Parliament in the second half of 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on the report, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.acma.gov.au\/report-government-adequacy-digital-platforms-disinformation-and-news-quality-measures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.acma.gov.au\/report-government-adequacy-digital-platforms-disinformation-and-news-quality-measures<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Source:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructure.gov.au\/department\/media\/news\/new-disinformation-laws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.infrastructure.gov.au\/department\/media\/news\/new-disinformation-laws<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the draft laws seem a little vague about what the government believes constitutes disinformation, there seems little doubt climate skepticism will be included in the scope of these new laws. Federal Climate Minister Chris Bowen has indicated he thinks climate skeptic narratives are \u201cfundamentally dishonest\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen criticises \u2018right-wing commentators\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has taken aim at \u201cright-wing commentators\u201d in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailytelegraph.com.au\/journalists\/catie-mcleod\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailytelegraph.com.au\/journalists\/catie-mcleod\">Catie McLeod<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/catiemcleod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@catiemcleod<\/a><br>October 10, 2022 \u2013 2:27PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australian \u201cright-wing commentators\u201d are pedalling a \u201cfundamentally dishonest narrative\u201d about the energy crisis in Europe, a Labor cabinet minister has said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said he\u2019d \u201cseen plenty\u201d of these people attempting to blame energy shocks in the wake of the Ukraine war on a too-rapid transition to renewables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe price of gas in Europe is around nine times that of renewables, and yet some geniuses argue the problem is too much reliance on renewables,\u201d Mr Bowen said on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is the latest catchcry of those who seek to deny and delay action in Australia, like we haven\u2019t had enough denial and delay in Australia over the last ten years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news.com.au\/national\/politics\/climate-change-and-energy-minister-chris-bowen-criticises-rightwing-commentators\/news-story\/07ab5a2d06c3edd56de74975aac8392b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.news.com.au\/national\/politics\/climate-change-and-energy-minister-chris-bowen-criticises-rightwing-commentators\/news-story\/07ab5a2d06c3edd56de74975aac8392b<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The obvious premise behind these laws, that the government or government appointed experts have the wisdom to decide what constitutes disinformation, is absurd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look at the embarrassment Facebook faced when they had to backflip on censoring Covid lab leak theories, after Fauci hinted that a lab leak was a possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Update on May 26, 2021 at 3:30PM PT:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In light of ongoing investigations into the origin of COVID-19 and in consultation with public health experts, we will no longer remove the claim that COVID-19 is man-made or manufactured from our apps. We\u2019re continuing to work with health experts to keep pace with the evolving nature of the pandemic and regularly update our policies as new facts and trends emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/about.fb.com\/news\/2020\/04\/covid-19-misinfo-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/about.fb.com\/news\/2020\/04\/covid-19-misinfo-update\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Were people wrong to suggest Covid might have leaked from a lab, until Fauci gave permission to discuss this possibility?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Imagine a future where people like Fauci or Bowen decide what constitutes a legitimate public conversation<\/strong>, in all aspects of public life. Because that is where Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Europe, and perhaps even the USA are headed, if we don\u2019t start pushing back against these ill considered attempts to constrain our freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies like Facebook are dancing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookings.edu\/blog\/techtank\/2022\/10\/27\/social-media-companies-and-common-carrier-status-a-primer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a fine line between legitimate content moderation and editorialising<\/a>. Nobody wants social media sites full of obscene and criminal sexualised underage material, with anti-censorship laws so strict that social media companies are powerless to remove such filth. Yet at the same time there are legitimate arguments that heavy handed social media censorship is already impeding the right of US citizens to enjoy their constitutional guarantee of free speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social media companies are very much the town square of today\u2019s world<\/strong>. This especially applied during the recent Covid lockdown, when people were prohibited from socialising in person \u2013 an issue which I believe has not received sufficient recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, US citizens enjoy protections which Australians do not. Australians, unlike Americans, have no constitutional free speech guarantee, so we are a lot more vulnerable to these kinds of encroachments on our freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:information.integrity@infrastructure.gov.au\">Australians have been invited to comment on these proposed laws.<\/a>&nbsp;I urge all Australians to respond, and to contact your federal MP and Senators, to tell them exactly what we think of politicians trying to constrain our freedom to share our opinions with our fellows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new powers will enable the ACMA to monitor efforts and require digital platforms to do more, placing Australia at the forefront in tackling harmful online misinformation and disinformation, while balancing freedom of speech.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":121246920,"featured_media":264091,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_crdt_document":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[691820529,691818216,691820527,691818256,691820528,691819388],"class_list":{"0":"post-264088","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-uncategorized","8":"tag-acma","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-covid-lockdown","11":"tag-covid-19","12":"tag-misinformation","13":"tag-who","15":"fallback-thumbnail"},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0freespeechgavelcourtas_hdv.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paxLW1-16Hu","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":343462,"url":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=343462","url_meta":{"origin":264088,"position":0},"title":"Australia Introduces Legislation to Outlaw Disagreeing With the Government","author":"uwe.roland.gross","date":"17\/09\/2024","format":false,"excerpt":"As Australia approaches its next cycle of state and federal elections, the radical Aussie Federal Government is pushing laws which could silence media criticism of their key policy positions.","rel":"","context":"In \"Australia\"","block_context":{"text":"Australia","link":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?tag=australia"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1984-orwell-big-brother-xl-hd.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1984-orwell-big-brother-xl-hd.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1984-orwell-big-brother-xl-hd.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1984-orwell-big-brother-xl-hd.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/climatescience.press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1984-orwell-big-brother-xl-hd.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":305657,"url":"https:\/\/climatescience.press\/?p=305657","url_meta":{"origin":264088,"position":1},"title":"The Gag That\u2019s no Laughing\u00a0Matter","author":"uwe.roland.gross","date":"03\/03\/2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Murdoch\u2019s cheeky\u00a0Daily Telegraph\u00a0mocked up a picture of Conroy in Stalin\u2019s uniform. 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