The government has withdrawn its misinformation bill. A philosopher explains why regulating speech is an ethical minefield
- Written by Hugh Breakey, Deputy Director, Institute for Ethics, Governance & Law, Griffith University
Elimende Inagella/UnsplashMisinformation and disinformation are major concerns worldwide. The federal government’s misinformation bill aimed to respond to the threats posed by false, misleading and harmful information. The bill met strong opposition in the senate and has just been withdrawn.
Legal efforts to suppress misinformation are...
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