Tag: legislation

New legislation targets harmful digital misinformation while safeguarding free speech

Serious misinformation and disinformation threaten safety, election integrity, democracy, and national security. Eighty per cent of Australians are calling for action. The Communications Legislation Amendment...

New legislation places responsibility on social media platforms for age compliance

The Albanese Government will introduce legislation to set 16 as the minimum age for social media access. This move follows endorsement by the National Cabinet....

Keeping the NBN public: A commitment to Australian consumers

The Albanese Government is introducing legislation to keep the National Broadband Network (NBN) under public ownership. The Government committed at the election to deliver accessible...

Australian government introduces bill to tackle disinformation on social media

The Albanese Government will introduce new legislation to Parliament, giving the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) expanded powers. This aims to hold digital platforms...

The role of PR in legislative initiatives (and 3 ways PR professionals can impact them)

Public relations professionals play a crucial role in legislative initiatives by shaping public opinion, garnering support, and influencing policymakers. Through strategic communication tactics, PR practitioners...

Australia’s cyber spies to receive better cyber security powers

Australia’s cyber spies will soon be able to further protect critical infrastructure as the Australian Government moves to introduce new legislation that will give them...

MPs call for tighter controls on combating online crime

Members of the Parliament have grown concerned over the Australian Government’s proposed hacking powers that will help combat online crime. Because of this, they have...