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An Assault on the Internet: US Professor Visits Australia to Warn Against Misinformation Bill
Labor’s bill has passed the House of Representatives, but faces an upcoming showdown in the Senate.
Australian Misinformation Bill Faces Roadblock From 2 More Senators
The legislation has been described as ‘dangerous’ by the Opposition.
Australia’s Misinformation Bill Faces Upper House Battle as Elon Musk, Senators Cite Free Speech Threat
Two independent Senators Tammy Tyrrell and David Pocock have already indicated they will oppose the bill.
Australia’s House Passes Misinformation Bill, Opposition Says It ‘Belongs in a Dictatorship’
However, Labor defended the legislation as a necessary step to protect the safety of Australians and uphold democracy.
Nigel Biggar on the ‘Soft Centre’: Moderates Have Allowed Free Speech to Erode
Theologian Nigel Biggar is touring Australia.
Christian, Muslim Leaders Concerned Australian ‘Misinformation’ Bill Could Limit Moral, Spiritual Discussions
The Christ the Good Shepherd Church condemned the use of the Sydney stabbing incident earlier this year to further a ‘political censorship agenda.’
Musk Criticises Australia’s Misinformation Bill, Government Defends Sovereignty
The Labor government has introduced the second version of its Misinformation Bill.
Misinformation Bill Back in Parliament: Critics Concerned Definition of ‘Harm’ Widened
Labor Minister Michelle Rowland says the new Misinformation Bill is aimed at safeguarding democracy.
US, Australia Sign Agreements on Countering Disinformation, New Earth Mapping Mission
New arrangements will help stem the spread of misinformation across the Indo-Pacific, the US Secretary of State said.
The Secret Ratings Agencies That Control Media Advertising: Freddie Sayers
“In this complex machinery, there are these things called ratings agencies ... and they put a number on how trustworthy individual publications are,” says Fredd
Judge Should Ban Jan. 6 Probationer from ‘Extremist Media,’ Feds Argue
Prosecutors want senior US District Judge Reggie Walton to clamp down on Daniel Goodwyn’s computer use. Goodwyn’s lawyer calls it ‘fascism’ and ’tyranny.’
Jan. 6 ‘Disinformation’ Monitoring an ‘Affront to Liberty,’ Attorney Says
If Judge Reggie Walton reimposes surveillance of her client’s computer, it will violate a February appeals court ruling, defense attorney Carol Stewart warns.
Australian PM Laments Online 'Misinformation' About Bondi Stabbing Spree
‘It’s a scourge in many ways, social media,’ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Jan. 6 Judge Blocked From Trying to Police ‘Disinformation’
A judge focused on Jan. 6 cases was prevented from acting as a so-called Ministry of Truth, after a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals.
US Funding Chinese Communist Party Economic Growth: Experts
How has the Beacon of Freedom helped the communist adversary grow strong enough to take on the West?
Google and AAP Launch New Fact-Checking Partnership to Tackle ‘Misinformation’
AAP FactCheck will ‘expand significantly’ under the deal.
