Prominent Doctor Raises Concerns Over Misinformation Bill

A prominent Australian doctor has become the latest voice in a chorus condemning the nation’s planned misinformation laws.
Prominent Doctor Raises Concerns Over Misinformation Bill
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Nick Coatsworth, an infectious diseases and respiratory expert who played a key role in advising the Australian government during the COVID-19 pandemic, has called on people to make submissions against a misinformation bill aimed at regulating content considered misinformation online.

Coatsworth, who also appears as the Nine Network’s medical expert, expressed concerns that the new legislation could restrict important discussions on health policy.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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