Law Professor Cynical of Attempts to Legislate ‘Truth’ into Political Advertising

Law Professor Cynical of Attempts to Legislate ‘Truth’ into Political Advertising
A vehicle displaying political advertising makes it's way past Labor Party supporters at a pre-polling booth in the suburb of Wanneroo in Perth, Australia on May 16, 2022. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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The former head of the then-Australian Broadcasting Authority has expressed concerns over the federal Parliament’s attempts to legislate “truth” into all political advertising, a move that comes amid disillusionment with political discourse in general, as well as information censorship around issues like climate change.

David Flint, also a constitutional law professor, said it was not “possible or desirable” to legislate truth.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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