misinformation and disinformation

The Australian Senate is due to consider the Bill next week, after it passed the House of Representatives with support of Labor and the Teals.

Two independent Senators Tammy Tyrrell and David Pocock have already indicated they will oppose the bill.

Ten divisions in NSW and Victoria have historically ranked lowest in voting percentages, the AEC said.

If there is any doubt as to ACMA’s role as a state censor, impending laws say government information cannot be labelled misinformation or disinformation.

The director of a civil liberties group called the move a ’superficial rebrand,‘ with one commentator labelling it ’disinformation,' as the unit changes tack

Canada has launched a U.N. declaration that calls for action to protect what it calls “information integrity” and to tackle “disinformation.”