Mis/disinformation legislation puts Government credibility at risk

This report analyses the Australian Government’s Misinformation and Disinformation Bill 2024, arguing that while social media harms are real, the proposed legislative response creates significant risks for government credibility. By positioning the ACMA as an arbiter of truth, the Bill threatens both freedom of speech and public trust. The analysis highlights how revised definitions of 'verifiable' information and broad harm thresholds could lead to the suppression of legitimate, albeit controversial, public debate.