Christian, Muslim Leaders Concerned Australian ‘Misinformation’ Bill Could Limit Moral, Spiritual Discussions

The Christ the Good Shepherd Church condemned the use of the Sydney stabbing incident earlier this year to further a ‘political censorship agenda.’

The X logo on a smartphone screen in Los Angeles, Calif., on July 31, 2023. Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images

Multiple Australian faith leaders have raised significant concerns about the federal government’s proposed “misinformation and disinformation” legislation.

The proposed law grants broad powers to the government agency the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), to enforce compliance from digital platforms with standards on content shared online.