Elon Musk Calls Australian Government 'Fascists' Over Proposed Misinformation Law

The legislation would fine social media platforms up to 5% of global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation.

Australia's proposed law targets social media platforms that allow the spread of misinformation, with potential fines up to 5% of their global revenue.
Elon Musk, owner of X, criticized the legislation, calling the Australian government 'fascists' in a social media post.
Australian officials defended the law, emphasizing its importance for national sovereignty and public safety.
The bill requires tech platforms to establish and follow codes of conduct approved by a regulator, with penalties for non-compliance.
This is not Musk's first clash with Australian authorities, having previously battled over content moderation and court orders.