The Albanese government has been accused of delaying the release of submissions critical of Labor’s proposal to combat misinformation and disinformation on social media.
Draft legislation released in July would grant the Australian Media and Communications Authority the power to impose massive fines on social media companies that fail to crack down on misinformation and disinformation being spread on their platforms.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -Newswire Photos JANUARY 25, 2022: Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland addresses the media in a press conference following the National Roundtable on Online Dating safety. Picture NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard “How can the public be confident that the minister won’t pick and choose friendly submissions first in a bid to spin the story about her misinformation bill?Human Rights Law Alliance Principal Lawyer John Steenhoff said criticism of the government's misinformation bill was bipartisan. Picture: Sky News Australia
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