Communications minister Michelle Rowland will also not unveil any gambling ad ban legislation in the last sitting week of the yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has dumped its controversial mis- and disinformation bill, conceding there is “no pathway” to getting the proposal passed through the Senate.The communications minister, Michelle Rowland, insisted misinformation and disinformation remained a grave concern for democracy, national security and online safety, but said the government would not proceed with the proposal. It is the second time Labor has pulled the bill, after an initial version also failed to gain support and raised concerns about freedom of speech online.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...