Human Rights Commissioner, Lorraine Finlay tells us that
"striking the right balance between combating misinformation
or disinformation and protecting freedom of expression is a
challenge with no easy answer."

She says that "there does need to be to strong transparency and
scrutiny safeguards to protect freedom of expression."

I'm not sure if these mechanisms are part of the draft bill's
current form.

The Human Rights Commissioner further points out "that
if we fail to ensure robust safeguards for freedom of expression
online, then the measures taken to combat misinformation and
disinformation could themselves risk undermining Australia's
democracy and freedoms."

That's why we need to see what the proposals will be after the
bill is debated in parliament. Hopefully amendments will
be made to rectify people's concerns.

Dear Foxy,

«The Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland explained that
"Misinformation and disinformation sows division within the
community, undermines trust and can threaten public health and
safety."»

No surprise there - we already know that politicians don't like the above.

«in January 2024 the federal government in
proposing the legislation explained they sought to curb the
online spread of false and misleading information.»

Well of course that's what they would say - do you think they will ever just openly admit "We are going to screw you up"?

«From all of this came the assumption that the bill was well
intentioned.»

"THE assumption"? Only YOUR assumption, but where could you come up with such a notion of "Well intentioned politicians"?*^@?%?

- Well intentioned toward whom?!?

«I do think that we should wait and see the results, when the
bill is debated in parliament.»

Wait till the enemy takes aim and makes their move?
Whatever they decide, we ordinary people are going to lose and be screwed up!

«If you are concerned about this bill - perhaps contacting your
federal MP might help to appease your concerns.»

Hehe, do you think he will ever be willing to see me AGAIN?
I can only wait for him to be replaced, even if that means giving my preference to one of the major parties that I wouldn't give my preference to otherwise. By the time he is replaced, I will likely arrive there on a wheelchair, should my brain and tongue still be working...

Yuyutsu,

I shall wait until we have far more information about
this bill.

Until then, I have nothing more to say.

Cheers.

Hi Foxy,

It reaks of "We will be the arbiters of what is true and what is not thank you.". Just like the Catholic Church, and where did that take them?

I also note that the poo and wee throwing protesters have no problem with the government limiting our right to express an opinion. I think they are annoyed about the Ukrainians and Israelis having weapons to defend against their genocidal attackers.

Maybe, if they had been able to curb the fanatical lies of Adolf Hitler WWII could have been avoided. Maybe if they can curb the fanatical lies of Donald Trump, WWIII can be avoided. The paths of Hitler and Trump are very similar, Hitler falsely riled against the Jews as a scapegoat to make Germany Great Again, Trump falsely riles against people of colour as a scapegoat to make America Great Again!

Of course the Useful Idiots are all behind the Dangerous Doctor Donald!

Fester,

Just above you, Foxy said that she had nothing more to say on the subject. Don't you believe her?