Online platforms spreading misinformation and disinformation could face millions of dollars in penalties under new proposed federal government legislation that bolsters the power of Australia's media watchdog.
According to the draft bill, misinformation is defined as unintentionally false, misleading or deceptive content.
It also defines disinformation as misinformation intentionally disseminated to cause serious harm.
Even in it’s draft state, the bill is diferentiating between the spurious and actively harmful stuff like “if you inject bleach you can cure covid. I’m a doctor, trust me bro.”
Even in it’s draft state, the bill is diferentiating between the spurious and actively harmful stuff like “if you inject bleach you can cure covid. I’m a doctor, trust me bro.”