Human Rights Commissioner Concerned About Labor’s ‘Misinformation’ Bill

Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay appears before Parliamentary Joint Committee at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 17, 2022. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has said it is concerned about the government’s new proposed Communications Legislation Amendment (Combating Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill arguing it walks a thin line between safety and freedom.

In a submission to the Dept. of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and the Arts on Aug. 23, the HRC said it was concerned about whether a proposed bill violates fundamental human rights.