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Australians Protest Against Labor Party's Misinformation Bill
Australians Protest Against Labor Party's Misinformation Bill
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A demonstration is taking place in Australia’s Sydney against the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill proposed by the Labor Party led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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A demonstration is taking place in Sydney, Australia against the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill proposed by the Labor Party led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. If approved, the bill would allow the government to fine digital platforms up to 5% of their annual turnover for not censoring so-called “misinformation.”During the demonstration, New South Wales Member of Parliament John Ruddick burned a copy of the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill.The first version of the bill was drafted last year and was widely criticized for giving the regulator too much power to interpret what constitutes misinformation.
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demonstration is taking place in australia’s sydney, prime minister anthony albanese, misinformation bill
demonstration is taking place in australia’s sydney, prime minister anthony albanese, misinformation bill
Australians Protest Against Labor Party's Misinformation Bill
On September 12, Australia's Department of Communications announced its intention to introduce a bill in Parliament that would fine social media platforms for not doing enough to stop the spread of so-called "misinformation."
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demonstration is taking place in Sydney, Australia against the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill proposed by the Labor Party led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
If approved, the bill would allow the government to fine digital platforms up to 5% of their annual turnover for not censoring so-called “misinformation.”
However, critics warn the bill would enable the government to crack down on free speech with little accountability.
During the demonstration, New South Wales Member of Parliament John Ruddick burned a copy of the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill.
The first version of the bill was drafted last year and was widely criticized for giving the regulator too much power to interpret what constitutes misinformation.
