Government establishes social media inquiry

The federal government will establish a specialised committee into social media in a bid for more transparency and accountability. A Joint Parliamentary Select Committee will investigate Meta ending its financial deals with news media companies in Australia. It will also examine the consequences of countering misinformation on digital platforms. The Committee is expected to report on the impacts of harmful content on users' mental health. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the inquiry will provide an opportunity to hold social media giants accountable.