Australian Misinformation Bill Faces Roadblock From 2 More Senators

Published on November 18, 2024

Two more Senators have revealed they will oppose the Albanese Labor government’s mis- and disinformation bill. Senator Fatima Payman, former Labor Senator for Western Australia, will oppose the bill due to concerns about freedom of speech. “Freedom of speech is a pillar of our democracy, and this Bill threatens that. I’ve heard from so many of you who share this concern, and I agree,” she said. Payman said that while misinformation and disinformation were problems, “this bill is not the answer.” “The powers it grants could lead to over-censorship with the government deciding what does and doesn’t count as the truth,” she said....

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