Legal actions are to be taken against spreading false information through social media:Explainer April.22

The government's misinformation bill - shelved last year - is back on the agenda in the wake of two stabbing attacks in Sydney.The incidents saw graphic images and false information spread on social media. Both the government and opposition argue social media companies are not above Australian law, and they'll work together to deal with companies that fail to remove harmful material. Here we bring more on this in our current affairs Explainer.

The Australian Government considers recommendation to remove online anonymity Source: Getty / Getty Images