Critics Warn New Bill Will Create 2-Tiers of ‘Misinformation’ Scrutiny

Australia’s Senate Committee is examining the impacts of a potential Misinformation Bill.
Critics Warn New Bill Will Create 2-Tiers of ‘Misinformation’ Scrutiny
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Australia’s proposed Misinformation and Disinformation Bill has ignited debate during a Senate Committee hearing on Oct. 11, with multiple stakeholders raising concerns about transparency, fairness, and potential overreach.

The bill, designed to combat harmful misinformation on digital platforms, has prompted questions about censorship, the role of fact-checkers, and whether it unfairly targets certain sectors of the media.