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Posts amplify content about sexual assault and misconduct allegations in Parliament House in order to undermine trust in political system, researchers say
A coordinated foreign influence campaign linked to the Chinese government is using social media to undermine confidence in Australia’s democratic system, according to researchers at Canberra defence thinktank.
The researchers believe the network is operating from within China and is either spreading disinformation about Australian politics or amplifying concerns about political scandals. They reference rape allegations made by former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins and against former attorney general Christian Porter, which he strongly denies.
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