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Eighty per cent of Australians are calling for action.
The Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 would combat seriously harmful content on digital platforms, while maintaining strong protections for freedom of speech.
Members of the House crossbench worked constructively with the Government over the latter half of this year to refine the Bill and support its passage through the House.
The Coalition committed to legislating safeguards when in Government, but chose to place partisanship above any attempt to navigate the public interest.
Based on public statements and engagements with Senators, it is clear that there is no pathway to legislate this proposal through the Senate.
The Government will not proceed with the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024.
The Government invites all Parliamentarians to work with us on other proposals to strengthen democratic institutions and keep Australians safe online, while safeguarding values like freedom of expression.
It is incumbent on democracies to grapple with these challenges in a way that puts the interests of citizens first.
Read more: Australian government introduces bill to tackle disinformation on social media
Alternative proposals include:
Mis and disinformation is an evolving threat and no single action is a perfect solution, but we must continue to improve safeguards to ensure digital platforms offer better protections for Australians.
The Bill would have ushered in an unprecedented level of transparency, holding big tech to account for their systems and processes to prevent and minimise the spread of harmful misinformation and disinformation online, with enforceable rules to:
Adrianne Saplagio is a Content Producer at Comms Room, where she combines her passion for storytelling with her expertise in multimedia content creation. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for engaging audiences, Adrianne has been instrumental in crafting compelling narratives that resonate across various digital platforms.
