Mis/disinformation legislation puts Government credibility at risk

This report analyses the Australian Government’s Misinformation and Disinformation Bill 2024, highlighting critical risks to government credibility and freedom of speech. While the Bill introduces transparency through ACMA's information-gathering powers, it establishes a controversial framework where the regulator acts as an arbiter of truth. The analysis focuses on the broad definitions of harm and the potential for legitimate, though controversial, discourse to be suppressed, ultimately threatening public trust in democratic institutions and regulatory bodies.