Last chance for Australians to say what they think about the new ACMA powers to combat its political opinions about what constitutes misinformation and disinformation
h/t Martin in the UK
From here:
“The proposed powers would:
enable the ACMA to gather information from digital platform providers, or require them to keep certain records about matters regarding misinformation and disinformation
enable the ACMA to request industry develop a code of practice covering measures to combat misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms, which the ACMA could register and enforce
allow the ACMA to create and enforce an industry standard (a stronger form of regulation), should a code of practice be deemed ineffective in combatting misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms.”
Remember the definitions of mis- and dis-information are subjective and political. They do not reflect evidence, truth or emerging discoveries.
The government is NOT the sole arbiter of “truth” or the sole repository of “information”. It is a bunch of people with opinions.
Your opinions are just as valid. The government should not suppress the exchange of information that informs the development of opinions – including the development of opinions on the quality of politicians they vote for. The government is entirely fallible and its quality can only be tested with information.
Suppressing information because of differing opinions is MONSTROUS.
Scan the website for more, here’s some snippets.
“We want to hear your feedback on the proposed legislation. It's easy to have your say—simply read the exposure draft Bill and the supporting documents and:
Make a submission below by clicking the 'Have your say' button.
Email us in writing, via video, or by sending an audio recording to information.integrity@infrastructure.gov.au.
Submissions will be published after 20 August 2023. They will be uploaded in tranches.”
“Participate
24 Jun 2023 23:00 AEST
20 Aug 2023 23:59 AEST
Open
We invite you to to tell us your views on this topic.
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contact name
organisation name, if applicable
contact details, including telephone number, postal and email addresses
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Please click on the 'Have your say now' button below to upload your submission.
Alternatively please email your completed template submission to information.integrity@infrastructure.gov.au.
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