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Australiaabout 4 hours ago·Escalating·ELEVATED 60

Australia Engaged in Global Disinformation War, Say Former Defence Leaders

The statement reflects a growing concern about the impacts of disinformation on national security and public opinion surrounding climate change policy.

Former defence leaders in Australia assert that the country is currently involved in a disinformation war related to fossil fuels and climate change. This assertion comes from a new extensive review of Australia’s strategic threats.
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Humanitarian20
Economic40
Security60
Political65
Confidence 48/100 — moderate corroboration

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