SPECIAL REPORT: Meet the internet’s arbiters of truth running the Censorship Industrial Complex

The world of fact-checking is a secretive and lucrative industry that has played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse. The Fact Check Files, hosted by Sky News Digital Editor Jack Houghton, investigates the Censorship Industrial Complex and hears from leading experts including celebrated journalist Michael Shellenberger. Australian Senators James Paterson and Alex Antic walk viewers through the consequences of political censorship, and explain what they are doing to fight back. Former Australian politician Nicolle Flint also explains how her opinions were censored by the Big Tech machine. 00:00 Fact checkers exposed 01:31 Foreign influence on democracy 03:07 Victory for free speech 05:04 Meet the fact checkers 06:49 Michael Shellenberger’s warning 09:17 Foreign influence in Australia 12:42 Fighting back against foreign influence 14:04 Nicolle Flint’s story 17:05 Misinformation bill 24:56 Free speech fight continues