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Meta's oversight board backs takedown of Australian voter fraud posts

Meta's oversight board has upheld a decision to remove two Facebook posts that encouraged Australians to vote multiple times in an indigenous rights referendum. The board acknowledged that Meta acted correctly in preventing voter fraud but stated that the social media giant failed to adequately explain its ban on promoting voter fraud. The ruling highlights the need for clearer communication from Meta regarding its rules to enable users to engage in public-interest discussions about democratic events. This decision coincides with the Australian government's plans to introduce penalties for internet platforms that do not combat misinformation and disinformation.