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Media and Democracy
The role of a free press in holding power to account and the dangers of misinformation.
Key Questions
- 1Can a democracy function without a free and independent media?
- 2How do "fake news" and echo chambers threaten social cohesion?
- 3Should social media companies be held legally responsible for the content on their platforms?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9C10K03
Year: Year 10
Subject: HASS
Unit: Civics, Citizenship, and Justice
Period: Current
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