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Deepfakes are still new, but 2024 could be the year they have an impact on elections
A year after conviction of Viasna Chair and members concerns about the fairness of trial remain: Belarus
More action needed to tackle disinformation and enhance transparency of online platforms: OECD
Cambodia’s new leader may sound like a reformer in Australia next week, but little has changed back home
UN expert calls for accountability and justice two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Reforms to Commonwealth secrecy offences
Appointment of new Screen Australia CEO
ABC signs MOU with Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation
Vinyl frontier: bFM record sale for good cause
Noel Pearson announced as 2023 speaker in Meanjin Oration series 
Human rights situation still catastrophic, UN expert says: Belarus
Tunisia ; crackdown on media freedoms
UN expert alarmed by rise in hateful rhetoric after mass shootings: Serbia
UN experts call for free and fair electoral environment ahead of July general elections: Cambodia
First UN human rights expert on Russian Federation takes office
Security Council: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Free, pluralistic and independent media, a vital pillar of democracy, International Freedom of Expression Rapporteurs stress
Video Statement by Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Internews, Microsoft, USAID to develop Media Viability Accelerator
Belarus report finds systematic, widespread and gross human rights violations
ARTC Inland Rail and NSW Farmers Association release information pack for farmers
Press briefing notes on Cambodia
Crimes against humanity being committed against civilians for political reasons, investigation says: Nicaragua
ACM partners with CarExperts in the automotive category
UN experts call for reinstatement of Voice of Democracy, say free media critical ahead of elections: Cambodia
Commissioner to talk small business in regional Victoria’s north east
Comment by UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk after shutdown of independent media outlet in Cambodia
Attorney-General to hold media roundtable
UN expert: Protect freedom of expression as vital ‘survival right’ of civilians in armed conflict
Committee to inquire into supporting democracy in our region
Interim oral update of OHCHR on situation of human rights in Belarus
UN expert alarmed at continued targeting of human rights defenders: Russia
Agreed statement from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, NZ Professional Firefighters Union, and Minister of Internal Affairs
New Zealand has launched a plan to prepare for inevitable climate change impacts: 5 areas where hard work starts now
Stemming tide of violence against women and girls should be priority, says UN expert: Türkiye
ABC in Fiji to cover landmark Pacific Island Forum
Manufacturing industry undergoing rapid sustainability transformation, says Schneider Electric and MIT Technology Review report
In Dialogue with Cambodia, Experts of Human Rights Committee Ask about Freedom of Expression and Raise Issues Concerning Covid
Extended rent relief for commercial tenants in response to Covid: latest guidance translated
Women paying heavy price for standing up for human rights – UN expert: Belarus
New translated guidance on rent relief for small business tenants and landlords
Senate media inquiry must consider multiple challenges facing industry – MEAA
There’s no time left not to do everything
Fairer Lease Conditions For Small And Medium Businesses
ACCC’s draft mandatory code on digital platforms is welcome but needs more work – MEAA
Public media business case a practical step
Mayor calls for independent mediator
Loddon Mallee to see more small business disputes resolved locally