Hannah Ferguson calls for more regulation of paid political content on social media as she announces Senate tilt

Content creator and youth media boss tells National Press Club influencer label is used to ‘invalidate and undermine’ young womenSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereContent creator Hannah Ferguson has used her first press club speech to call for stronger rules around transparency and accountability for paid content – and announce plans to run for parliament at the next election.While criticising traditional media for perceived bias on Wednesday – and pointing the finger directly at the Murdoch press – Ferguson also acknowledged social media should be regulated for its political content.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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