While there was no evidence Australia's federal election was tainted by foreign actors, the ease of spreading disinformation raises concerns about future polls.

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No foreign interference was identified during the 2025 election, according to the Electoral Integrity Assurance Taskforce, which is made up of representatives from the electoral commission, law enforcement and government departments.

But advocacy organisation Global Shield Australia has identified risks from artificial intelligence supercharging the spread of misinformation and disinfor

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