Tyrrell to oppose misinformation bill
Senator Tammy Tyrrell, Independent Senator for Tasmania, will not support Labor's online misinformation/disinformation bill.
"I’m voting against Labor’s misinformation/disinformation bill.
"Putting the responsibility onto social media companies to decide what is or isn’t misinformation in Australia is a slippery slope. The definitions of misinformation and disinformation are vague and I’m not convinced this bill can actually be enforced.
"One person’s truth can be another person’s lie, and both sides have the evidence to back up their arguments. What is and isn’t truth or the facts isn’t always clear cut - I mean, have you met politicians?
"Thousands of constituents and Tasmanians have reached out to me about this bill and I’ve listened to their concerns.
"I understand the intent behind this bill. But it’s important to me that people feel free to express different ideas and opinions without fear of being shut down. Having conversations that challenge our views is how we grow as a community."
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