Why Australia needs a healthier information ecosystem, not just fact-checks
The article argues that Australia’s efforts to counter misinformation cannot rely on fact‑checking alone. Instead, it calls for a healthier, more resilient information ecosystem—one that addresses structural drivers of misinformation, supports quality public‑interest media, improves digital platform governance, and strengthens civic capacities. By shifting from reactive fact‑correction to proactive ecosystem‑building, the piece outlines how Australia can better foster trust, informed public debate, and democratic resilience.