On 24 November 2022, the Senate resolved to establish a Select Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media to inquire into and report on the risk posed to Australia’s democracy by foreign interference through social media, with particular reference to:
- the use of social media for purposes that undermine Australia’s democracy and values, including the spread of misinformation and disinformation;
- responses to mitigate the risk posed to Australia’s democracy and values, including by the Australian Government and social media platforms;
- international policy responses to cyber-enabled foreign interference and misinformation;
- the extent of compliance with existing Australian laws and regulations; and
- any other related matters.
The resolution establishing the committee is available in the Journals of the Senate No. 22 – Thursday 24 November 2022.