News·Posted on 14 Nov 2019Australia's Internet Freedom Is Declining, According To This New ReportInternet freedom declined in the past year, says independent watchdog Freedom House.by by Hannah RyanBuzzFeed News Reporter, Australia, by Cameron WilsonBuzzFeed News Reporter LinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 1. More than 40 websites hosting the Christchurch video were blocked. 2. New laws mean social media giants face jail terms and massive fines for hosting violent content. 3. A "sophisticated state actor" hacked parliament and political parties. 4. Coverage of cardinal George Pell's trial was restricted by a court. 5. The Australian government gave itself powers to access encrypted data.