The Albanese Government has proposed new legislation that would grant the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) unprecedented unilateral control over the dissemination of information online; with civil and criminal penalties for dissenters.

Australian Government tries to Statutorily Enshrine Ministry of Truth

As a human rights lawyer, and as a keen historian, freedom of speech and freedom of expression are important to me.

The Albanese Government has proposed new legislation that would grant the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) unprecedented unilateral control over the dissemination of information online; with civil and criminal penalties for dissenters.

This is one of the most Orwellian Bills I have seen in a while and we should all be aware of it.

In the above video I step through some of the most disturbing aspects of the Bill.

If, like me, you think this Bill is an dangerous and inappropriate abrogation of a fundamental human right; you can let the Ministry of Truth know by making a submission here, by 6 August 2023: https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/have-your-say/new-acma-powers-combat-misinformation-and-disinformation

You can also write to your representative and let them know this is not ok.