Musk Criticises Australia’s Misinformation Bill, Government Defends Sovereignty

The Labor government has introduced the second version of its Misinformation Bill.

Conservative demonstrators who allege the government pressured or colluded with social media platforms to censor right-leaning content under the guise of fighting misinformation protest outside the US Supreme Court in Washington on March 18, 2024. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

The Australian government’s Misinformation Bill has drawn criticism from U.S. tech billionaire Elon Musk, as well as the federal opposition.

The Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 was introduced to Australia’s Parliament on Sept. 12.