Minister Could Have Authority to Empower 3rd-Parties to Investigate ‘Misinformation’: FOI

Minister feared a ‘US-style’ debate on free speech could derail Misinformation Bill.
Minister Could Have Authority to Empower 3rd-Parties to Investigate ‘Misinformation’: FOI
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Australia’s communications minister, Michelle Rowland, was concerned a “US-style” debate on free speech could impact the Labor government’s proposed Misinformation Bill.

The legislation was initially planned for introduction to the Parliament in the Australian Spring, but has been delayed for “refinement.”

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