Laws that would force social media companies to police misinformation and outright lies on their platform have been formally abandoned by the federal government. Laws to restrict gambling advertising will also not proceed this year. Laws that would force social media companies to police misinformation and outright lies on their platform have been formally abandoned by the federal government. Laws to restrict gambling advertising will also not proceed this year. Social Media, Federal Government, Government and Politics, Internet Culture, Media Industry, Advertising Latest business news