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ACMA Pressures Tech Giants to Maintain State-Backed Fact-Checking in Australia
ACMA’s push to revive fact-checking ties signals growing state pressure on tech platforms.
Critics Slam Australia’s “MAD” Censorship Bill as a Major Threat to Free Speech
The MAD Bill passes the House, sparking fierce debate over free speech and surveillance in Australia.
Religious Leaders Push Back Against Australia’s Controversial Speech Bill
Religious leaders fear the bill’s vague definitions could lead to over-censorship, stifling legitimate faith-based discussions.
Australia’s Latest Censorship Bill Threatens Big Fines Over Online “Misinformation”
A major turning point in Australia’s move against free speech.
Australia’s Communications Minister Threatens X With “Big Trouble” if It Doesn’t Censor “Misinformation”
The Australian government is increasing its overreaching social media demands.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Complains About X Reinstating Censored Accounts
Opponents of free speech.
Australia’s Communications Minister Michelle Rowland to Have Power to Direct Watchdog to Investigate Online “Misinformation”
Under controversial proposed censorship laws.
Google Throws Its Support Behind Australia’s Online “Misinformation” Censorship
Big Tech supporting the government.
Australia: Independent Senator David Pocock Pushes Back Against Government’s “Misinformation” Law
The law is a further attack on free speech.
TV Networks Join the Pushback Against Australia’s Proposed Anti-“Misinformation” Law
In a bid to stand up for freedom of speech, Australian free-to-air broadcast networks have raised criticisms about a proposed legislation aimed at combating so-called “misinformation.” The targets of controversy are the bill’s nebulous definitions of harm, potential violations of freedom of exp
Australia’s Opposition Leader Peter Dutton Blasts Government’s “Misinformation” Laws
Pushback against the authoritarian bill.
Australia’s Draconian “Misinformation” Bill Threatens to Usher in Unprecedented Era of Illiberal Double Standards, Warns Victorian Bar
Pushback against the massive threat to free speech.
