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GPs could be stuck with defamatory social media posts, lawyers warn

There are fears the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill currently before federal Parliaments will disadvantage doctors abused or defamed online
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28 February 2022
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Doctors may have no recourse if they are the subject of defamatory and abusive posts online under proposed federal social media laws, legal experts warn.

The Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill is being touted by Prime Minister Scott Morrison as a means to “unmask online trolls” and address toxic content on social media.

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