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Liberal MP Andrew Laming will be investigated by the Australian Electoral Commission after allegations emerged he operated about around 30 Facebook pages without authorisation. (Supplied Nine)
After those allegations were aired on 9News, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he had asked Mr Laming to complete an awareness course to "build his understanding and awareness about his actions".
In a statement to 9News, an AEC spokesperson confirmed it would be investigating the claims in the article and the "requirements for electoral authorisation".
"The AEC looks at information either referred to us or available in the public domain - including through media coverage," the spokesperson said.