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25 August 2026

Australia’s influencers are becoming an ‘ignition layer’ for political news

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Australia’s influencers are becoming an ‘ignition layer’ for political news

New research suggests Australian influencers are increasingly positioning themselves as political newsmakers despite operating without the ethical standards and processes that govern traditional media ...

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