The end of the year could be the swansong for free speech in Australia. The Misinformation and Disinformation Bill, passed in the House of Representatives on November 7, has been submitted to the Senate for final review. If it passes there, digital media will be required to censor itself, thus cancelling all speech which is deemed to constitute misinformation or disinformation.
Free speech implies one’s ability to express opinions without fear of reprisal.
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