The government is seeking our feedback on an exposure draft of the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023. We have argued at the blog that this is one of he greatest threats to what little remains of free expression, since it will force social media companies to do the censoring. We saw under the Covid plandemic what can be done, and they are only getting started. But, readers can make a submission, and should, in your own words, saying that you oppose the Bill, as the issue is who defines “misinformation.” It was “misinformation” to say, that the Covid vaxxes did not prevent transmission, which was shown to be false. The claim that the Covid virus was from a lab leak, was previously “misinformation,” but now is the leading explanation. This Bill will prevent the truth from getting out.
Oppose it, for freedom’s sake! This is part of he new world order agenda, that the Labor Party is pushing.
“Why we want your input
This is your chance to have a say on the proposed laws to hold digital platform services to account and create transparency around their efforts in responding to misinformation and disinformation in Australia.
We are seeking your views on the draft Bill and whether it strikes an appropriate balance on a range of issues, including:
- freedom of expression
- the complexity of content exemptions
- the scope of the private message exemption
- the size of the penalties and any other issues.
How you can voice your opinion
After reading the exposure draft Bill and the accompanying documents, click on the 'Have your say' button below to provide your input to the review. You can also email
What will be the outcome of this consultation?
Your submission will inform any changes to the draft Bill.
The Issue
Misinformation and disinformation pose a threat to the safety and wellbeing of Australians, as well as to our democracy, society and economy.
In January 2023, the Minister for Communications announced that the Australian Government would introduce new laws to provide the independent regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), with new powers to combat online misinformation and disinformation.
The new powers will enable the ACMA to monitor efforts and require digital platforms to do more, placing Australia at the forefront in tackling harmful online misinformation and disinformation, while balancing freedom of speech.
The proposed powers would:
- enable the ACMA to gather information from digital platform providers, or require them to keep certain records about matters regarding misinformation and disinformation
- enable the ACMA to request industry develop a code of practice covering measures to combat misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms, which the ACMA could register and enforce
- allow the ACMA to create and enforce an industry standard (a stronger form of regulation), should a code of practice be deemed ineffective in combatting misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms.
The ACMA will not have the power to request specific content or posts be removed from digital platform services.
The ACMA powers will strengthen and support the existing voluntary framework established by the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation (the voluntary code), and will extend to non-signatories of the voluntary code.
These powers are consistent with the key recommendations in the ACMA's June 2021 Report to government on the adequacy of digital platforms' disinformation and news quality measures.
We want to hear your feedback on the proposed legislation. It's easy to have your say—simply read the exposure draft Bill and the supporting documents and:
- Make a submission below by clicking the 'Have your say' button.
- Email us in writing, via video, or by sending an audio recording to
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Submissions will be published after 6 August 2023. They will be uploaded in tranches.
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