Melbourne launches playbook to combat disinformation in cities

The spread of disinformation has become a growing problem globally.

The University of Melbourne has launched the ‘Disinformation in the City’ playbook to help local governments combat disinformation.

The playbook outlines a three-phase strategy emphasising the importance of early detection and community trust.

I spoke with University of Melbourne researcher Ika Trijsburg about the growing concern that is disinformation.

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Produced By: Moemina Shukur

Featured In Story: Ika Trijsburg – University of Melbourne researcher

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 3 September 2024