Technology and regulation must work in concert to combat hate speech online
- Written by Andre Oboler, Lecturer, Master of Cyber-Security Program (Law), La Trobe University
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Online bullying, hate and incitement are on the rise, and new approaches are needed to tackle them. As the Australian Senate conducts hearings for its Inquiry into cyberbullying, it should consider a two-pronged approach to combating the problem.
First, the government should follow the lead of Germany in imposing financial penalties...
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