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A Victory for Free Speech: Labor’s Backdown on Misinformation Bill Sparks Widespread Reaction
Senator Jenny McAllister said failure of the bill to pass meant the government would ‘not be in a position to help keep Australians safe.’
‘I’m Here to Enforce the Laws’: eSafety Commissioner on Under 16 Social Media Ban
Inman Grant also said her job is not to be concerned with what Elon Musk is doing unless he is hurting the safety of Australians
Over 30,000 Australians Back Petition to Halt Misinformation and Disinformation Bill
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.
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.
Don’t Use Church Attack to ‘Serve Political Interests’: Bishop
‘It would be of great concern if people use the attack on me to serve their own political interests to control free speech.’
Misinformation Crackdown ‘The Revenge of the Establishment’: British Pundit
‘Often what they mean by misinformation is ordinary people who have the temerity to disagree with the elites.’
X the Only ‘Free Speech’ Platform Online: Senator to Elon Musk
Australian authorities are pushing Musk to remove content from its platform from all global users.
Scandal Reveals How Ideological Corruption Crept Into the Media Establishment
An NPR senior editor, who has since been removed from his job, has stepped forward to reveal how ‘ideological corruption’ found its way into news.
Rumble Says it Received ‘Censorship’ Demands From Australia and New Zealand
‘We are noticing a dramatic increase in global censorship,’ Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski said.
‘Not About Freedom of Expression’: Aussie Politicians Unite Against Elon Musk’s X
Following the Novak Djokovic vaccine saga, Australian authorities find themselves once again head-to-head with the global ‘freedom’ movement.
eSafety Commissioner Issues Guidelines on Harmful Content Online in Wake of Stabbing Attacks
The authority encouraged Australians to report harmful content online to eSafety.
Australian PM Laments Online 'Misinformation' About Bondi Stabbing Spree
‘It’s a scourge in many ways, social media,’ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
