Australia’s Anti-‘Misinformation’ Crusade Threatens Free Speech Worldwide

Imagine a world where unelected bureaucrats from the other side of the world take away Americans’ First Amendment rights, deciding what we’re allowed to post, read, or share online. This scenario, reminiscent of Orwellian dystopia, is approaching reality with Australia’s proposed Misinformation and Disinformation Bill.

Currently under consideration, this bill grants Australian bureaucrats broad authority to regulate what counts as “misinformation” and “disinformation” on social-media platforms — with implications that extend far beyond Australia’s borders.

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Brian Marlow

Brian Marlow is the president of the Australian Taxpayers’ Alliance (ATA).

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Tim Andrews

Tim Andrews is director of consumer issues at Americans for Tax Reform.

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Imagine a world where unelected bureaucrats from the other side of the world take away Americans’ First Amendment rights, deciding what we’re allowed to post, read, or share online. This scenario, reminiscent of Orwellian dystopia, is approaching reality with Australia’s proposed Misinformation and Disinformation Bill.

Currently under consideration, this bill grants Australian bureaucrats broad authority to regulate what counts as “misinformation” and “disinformation” on social-media platforms — with implications that extend far beyond Australia’s borders.