Tag: Free speech
How the federal government’s misinformation bill might impede freedom of speech
Despite what some critics argue, the bill does not give the government power to censor or prosecute people for what they say. But it does have some potential problems.
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12 Nov, 06:00 AM
Grattan on Friday: Social media companies can’t be immune from the need for a social licence
In the court of public opinion, Anthony Albanese’s rejection of the up-yours attitude of the man he labels an arrogant egotistical billionaire is Likely to resonate with many Australians.
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25 Apr, 11:00 AM
Conspiracy theorist tactics show it’s too easy to get around Facebook’s content policies
New research shows that even after Facebook made changes to stem the tide of dangerous pandemic misinformation, some accounts continued to thrive.
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22 Mar, 03:00 AM
Yes, Labor's misinformation bill could jeopardise free speech online
The bill, yet to be debated in parliament, is ripe for amendment.
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12 Sep, 03:00 AM