Australia news live: Victoria announces new ‘unmasking’ law for social media users accused of vilification

The Guardian reports that Victoria has announced a new so-called "unmasking" law aimed at social media users accused of vilification. The measure would allow authorities to strip the anonymity from accounts tied to such conduct on online platforms. It's the latest move by an Australian state government to test how far speech rules can reach into the pseudonymous corners of the internet.

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