Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, could face huge fines when new laws are introduced this year, for failing to prevent mis- and disinformation.

Citing a litany of recent issues, including the spread of Taylor Swift deepfake pornography, reinstating 6000 banned accounts and being sued in the Federal Court over failing to comply with “basic safety expectations” relating to child sexual exploitation material, Ms Rowland said it was clear X would face “big trouble” if the platform continued as it had.