Greens deliver final blow to Labor's misinformation bill as they join Coalition to block it

[@a.morrigan5870]

Australians are uncomfortable with attacks on free speech. As for children online parents need to parent,.

[@maskofsorrow]

Exactly.

[@justsimplysue9276]

Yep parents need to learn how to be parents.

[@marylacapp7262]

🎯👏. It's unfortunate that there are parents out there who rely strongly on schools, the state/ gov to parent & educate their children ,as they seem to lack parenting skills, are too busy, use gadgets to keep children occupied, or simply give up on parenting, passing it onto someone else to deal with their children.

[@tonypolistina3357]

This guy is talking about fraud ! There is already a law to stop that . Use it

[@Moon888-oy8bb]

@@marylacapp7262 Remember when mothers stayed home to bring up their children, and didn't rely on the engeneered system to control everything, as well as our children). Remember when grandma and grandpa, were there to help out. How far humanity has "evolved", not!?

[@christinebell37]

This bill should not exist in any shape or form !!!

[@ContemplativeCat]

Exactly!

[@BlackStump172]

Spot on .

[@gdog2831]

Correct. Anyone that attempts to restrict what words you choose to use is your ENEMY.

[@ozramblue117]

It’s not enough. Elbow needs to be jailed for his authoritarian efforts.

[@user-uy8iy5nh1j]

Libs tables th3 same bill when in. Don't forget that fact

[@maskofsorrow]

Totally agree.

[@daniel-it2lw]

its literally treason to the Australian people

[@Moon888-oy8bb]

and many others before him

[@goldencalf5144]

​@@user-uy8iy5nh1jLet's jail Labor and the Libs then. Not only are they control freaks, but they're genocidal as well.

[@daniellemoebus9346]

Labor should stay away from the damned drawing board and leave all free speech alone, including banning U16s.

[@AlohaSnackbar]

The only way to ban U16 is to know who is over 16. Have fun with your "Completely Voluntary" Digital ID's.

[@legolads1732]

The U16 social media ban will cause more harm. And some of those kids will be voting in a few years. Kids remember

[@lukei6255]

I did not know Australia had a free speech. Is this written somewhere in the constitution?

[@sallycent6598]

I wouldn’t thank the greens, they are doing harm to this country their obsession with climate change and their antisemitism against the poor Jewish community. Also don’t forget Faruqi took Pauline One Nation leader to the court for a free speech, and this woman was trying to incite the violence against the Australian Jews to please the Palestinians..

[@katicakes88]

@@lukei6255 it's not in our constitution, so we do not have an absolute right to freedom of speech. it is however implied through past High Court rulings. i personally think it's best we do not have this bill (or anything similar to it) since our freedom of speech can legally be taken away

[@edmurks236]

Australia does not need this bill full stop.

[@user-kn4it6zr9o]

That's why you're getting it.

[@Lost_on_stage_again]

What Australia needs is a referendum to enshrine freedom of speech in our constitution, to stop this and "hate" laws that are steadily eroding our freedoms.

[@trickywoody]

scams are scams not misinformation!

[@michelledavies8030]

My opinion too!

[@Prognosis__]

🤣 another loss for Albo…He should forward a bill that makes Australians freer, safer and housing more affordable.

[@wyatthurts1729]

With his luck that would fall so no 😂😂

[@Barney_Rubble247]

You'll upset lazzza. 😆

[@Prognosis__]

@@Barney_Rubble247😂 he is a mate anyhow..I was a Labor voter back 20 years ago but switched to ON. I’m telling him to do the same

[@Martin_Priesthood]

👍💯

[@L0b0ts]

That would be like making him pay for his own lunch.

[@meredithisme3752]

It wasn't about protecting children it was about 🆔.

[@shanehansen3705]

if they were serious instead of sending the bill back they would support One Nations motion to remove the bill entirely not just let the gov reshape their evil in another package

[@Moon888-oy8bb]

well, they have to be seen as doing the right thing, but as they were siding with labor before, this they believe is enough for us. It is all show, and letting us believe that they are the "good guys"

[@robynfitzsimmons1137]

EXACTLY. ABSOLUTELY.

[@farmerJ-zp9dj]

People need to vote One Nation then the Bill will never see the light of day , too many people like sheep & don't think for themselves 🤦

[@SammySlamma92]

​@@farmerJ-zp9djwhy would anyone vote for the extreme radical right racist party?

[@tlb2970]

BIN IT FOREVER, no more dictatorship

[@scrooge1970]

Leave free speech alone, work on reducing useless laws and red tape for a change.

[@Moon888-oy8bb]

Good governance would be a great start!

[@waynecameron4911]

This is the very first time the Greens actually did something decent

[@fishmut]

Yeah wow I was like wtf common sense for once just wow. Shock is what I felt lol especially from the greens that is just never heard of.

[@eb2505]

Nope. It hust isn’t tough enough for them. They still want the bill.

[@wtf22playa56]

Most of the greens and independents want it, but are complaining 'social media companies have more control'..other then actual govt bodies doing the "moderating"...even though there is already a govt body behind the companies telling them what the rules are.

[@MrFooChops]

That's only because SO many of us have realised this agenda so it would be embarassing for them to continue going along with it

[@australiafirst520]

I don't trust Greens, They have rolled over before if they get something they want, I will wait till they actually Vote against it.

[@krs4395]

Doing anything is going too far, Australia doesn't need a ministry of Truth and that's what this will lead to. Consider those "Voluntary" Digital ID's for instance, you're going to need those to access social media in the future and perhaps a lot more, consider the "e-safety Commissioner" who used to only be the "Children's e-safety commissioner". Scams are already illegal and have nothing to do with these new laws at all.

[@piu3685]

They should be passing a "Feedom of Speech" bill.

[@MrOlgrumpy]

Not if you are a communist .

[@dont_listen_to_Albo]

To the ALP, freedom of speech means “you are free to say anything as long as you say what we allow you to say”.

[@madeinaustralia2020]

everything Albo touches he screws up

[@Moon888-oy8bb]

that goes for all of them since 1973/4 ... was America the only country being slowly taken down. Oh! not our Australia!

[@tedburnard841]

He has the Midas touch in reverse - everything he touches turns to 💩

[@BrianMurphy-t3u]

I don’t say this often but some sanity from the greens is welcome news

[@Barney_Rubble247]

True.

[@marcdecastella3454]

Yes, indeed. As the old adage aptly puts it, ''even a broken clock is correct twice a day.""

[@bradmeek]

Yeah, its rather shocking given how communist they generally try to be

[@rufuscoppertop330]

I was trying to think of how best to word it and saw your comment so I've pinched the phrase "sanity from the Greens" from you.

[@TrevorMills-i8j]

Not when it's hands are in everyone's pockets ​@@marcdecastella3454

[@xoKEELIEox]

No!! There is no desire to move forward with this bill!!! Please do not speak for me!!!! I DO NOT CONSENT to censorship.

[@SammySlamma92]

How are you being censored?

[@PP-vf1kx]

… it applies directly to 🫵! 🤨

[@freespeechenjoyer]

@@SammySlamma92 He's not....he's saying he doesn't want to be in the future, hence his opposition to the bill. Australia is already bad enough with arresting people for opinions on the internet.

[@jenzag7621]

A Trojan Horse. The government's way of getting everyone's information.

[@wyattfamily8997]

NEVER thought I would EVER SAY THIS but, thank you Greens (gee that hurts).

[@midnightteapot5633]

Don't worry , it will be a one off thanks to them!

[@distortedsoul27]

I'm surprised that you didn't have trouble forcing back a bit of chunder when saying it. I know I did just thinking about it.

[@garydurandt4260]

Agree but I will share your pain

[@Moon888-oy8bb]

they realised that they would not win, and were siding with labor all the while?

[@evil17]

They are abandoning a sinking ship with Labor, they hope we will throw them a life line, sorry Greens (not) your going down too, Greens & Teals are just as bad as Labor, all traitors with snouts in trough.

[@azzajames7661]

As a parent, I will stop my kids, not the government😤 Know your place,....mind your own business!😡

[@SammySlamma92]

So you're personally going to completely ban your kids from having mobile phones and computers until they are at least 16? What happens when they go over to their friends place, or at school or when hanging around their friends where you can't monitor every single of your child's life? How do you control them then?

[@jdoedoenet]

Freedom of speech. Full stop.

[@Dave_DownUnder]

It is nothing to do with protecting people , it is all about controlling people. The bill should never see the light of day.

[@davefoord1259]

Its not sanity, its an attention seeking. They said the bill doesnt go far enough.

[@John-p7i5g]

The way this guest confused censorship with scams is exactly the reason this bill needs to be binned.

[@wozm9924]

First time I have ever heard of the Greens doing anything useful.

[@davidscalais]

Same

[@PP-vf1kx]

😏 they are just trying to make themselves electable for their next election!

[@Lanes1122]

This is disgusting. Australia will not become a nanny tyranny.

[@iankearns774]

Already is, where have you been hiding?

[@aphov6pxcvbngh]

the horse bolted long ago

[@nickcarter997]

No drawing board! Enough is enough! No MAD censorship!

[@dougohboy5190]

its the digital ID bill and the CBDC that needs to be Axed,,,,,for all time....

[@timewastemaster]

I cannot believe that he is wheeling out the scam example: One can have a very specific anti-scam law without all of the other measures in the Bill.

[@DeanEGardiner]

Yes, fraud is already illegal!

[@helsbels2582]

The government needs to mind its own business and just get on with the job!!!!!!

[@lynntaylor2804]

Senator Hanson Young is a young global leader member of the World Economic Forum

[@shadowban9749]

ASIO knows public strongly against.. Liberals and Greens being ordered to vote against.... Clearly.

[@Moon888-oy8bb]

YES, exactly, but there is a lot of CATCHING UP to be done Australia!

[@MrGrim2u1987]

Remember some previous wef young leaders.. Justin T. From Canada. Jacinta adern from New Zealand . See how the totally ruined their countries. Keep that Muppet away from power.

[@lylestewart4731]

Yea still a green clown that has been quiet for years because her mouth kept writing cheques she couldn’t cash right up there with Lydia Thorpe as far as I’m concerned loud mouths with high opinions of them selves

[@aussiep5112]

She certainly is 😊

[@ivansultanoff6719]

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young thank you for yr decision-I SALUTE TO YOU❤❤🎉🎉

[@Quackzine]

Saying this with deep appreciation & with great difficulty .... Thank you Greens!

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

they'd have a reason to block it.....devious bunch of creeps......just wait

[@Theillusionist-v8m]

The greens would only have one thing to say to you,,and it doesn't involve any existence where humans rule the earth.

[@luapjb]

I know, right? I was shocked.

[@guyfanno1]

Still wont vote for them.

[@Theillusionist-v8m]

@@fabianpatrizio2865 so you acknowledge attributes but you still want to put Children in our presence?

[@kenparks1151]

We the people need to gather all information and use our God given brain to determine truth over lies. Where is personal responsibility?

[@Leftyintollerable]

Its the parents job to decide whats misinformation and disinformation for their kids, definitely not the government.

[@lydia3098]

This bill should never exist in a democracy. Governments have no place telling people what is true and what is false.

[@Deljron777]

How about we hold parents accountable for letting their children online too young just like we hold them accountable if they let their children have drugs or alcohol?

[@debrahumphreys9305]

A damn good point

[@damienchristopher6996]

Go back to the drawing board ?? Wtf How about Australia be no different to any other free speech country ! government works for the people No themselves/ personal ideals Make Australia great again ! Free speech

[@caveyful]

After many (expensive) attempts Labor haven't done anything right. Apart from the PM buying a beachside mansion of course. Out with the Biparty!

[@Moon888-oy8bb]

what Pm has since 1973/4?

[@aliceclayton1914]

NO NO WE DON’t want anything like it AT ALL.

[@petadawkins5564]

The U-16 ban is all about mandating digital Id for all on social media and needs to be off the table as well.

[@skylark_yt]

There is no “back to the drawing board.” It’s just, “No.”

[@stuartdale347]

He's talking about scams, nothing to do with what the bill is trying to.do to the everyday taxpayer. We don't need more government intervention in our everyday lives.

[@DP-gw9cw]

Please preserve democracy in Australia

[@lukei6255]

You need to have a democracy first. Having an unelected English king is far away from democracy and closer to a feudal system of a monarchy.

[@blast3613]

@@lukei6255 It worked before we got sold out, that's why Aus' become so awesome. Then the softcox started trying to "Save" the rest of World and sold us down the toilet.

[@TheShrimpdoctor]

No, no, no - don’t ever want anything that limits free speech Do your jobs and pass bills that the people you work for want, not this nonsense

[@ironmaidens6663]

This is a slippery slope Labor are pursuing.

[@politicz1973]

A message to Labor from a Kid that grew up in Elizabeth North Housing Trust housing where you launched the failed “The Voice” referendum. Another one bites the dust! At least the name has gone back to Housing Trust. That’s not something we can say with Federal Labor around housing with Chief Big Heap!

[@InfinityIsland2203]

Just imagine how vengeful Elbow may feel now after his second attempt failed after ridiculed Voice nonsense referendum

[@BronwynMurray-sc2xu]

This bill needs to be scrapped entirely. This government stuffs everything it touches. The question is, if parliament rejects the bill will it be like the voice that just won't die and be buried.

[@rogermace4516]

At last the Greens have done something right for Australia

[@Scott-ix2cy]

Now that’s misinformation

[@greenlissy]

I don't know anyone who thinks there's a need for this bill. We're all grown adults with the capacity to think for ourselves. And if there's one thing we've learnt from the last few years it's that today's misinformation is tomorrow's truth.

[@GazGuitarz]

100%

[@btiger1281]

Common sense prevails after all👍

[@Moon888-oy8bb]

what is that?

[@CH1-777]

Albosleazy is doing everything BUT what we want and need him to do. Concentrate on housing, inflation and the cost of living. Not your legacy.

[@cliff2891]

I’m absolutely floored…who knew that the Greens actually had some common sense left in them?!

[@tomorrow6]

Oh good grief - let’s not confuse misinformation and scams. The media needs to be very clear about what this was really about which is silencing dissent in Australia

[@tonyyoung4786]

I’m sure they already know but remember they get well paid with your tax money to tow the narrative.

[@Fishingadd1ction]

The only way to vote is ONE NATION!

[@nazlily]

Isn't that what Labor does though? Just withdraw bills that look like they are going to fail, then represent them as many times as necessary to get them through. If a bill is presented and fails, that's when it's dead in the water.

[@isomorph7954]

The most rad thing the extreme radicals ever did. Turns out they can be useful.

[@MrFooChops]

To many people have come to their senses about this bill so it would be stupid for them to continue going along with it.

[@phil.s2245]

Congrats to all that voted against this terrible bill .

[@stultuses]

Until next time they try and push this type of shenanigans We need Freedom of Speech enshrined in law in Australia to put an end to this type of bs once and for all

[@Wedgetail96]

The example Hawker raised is straight out fraudulent criminal activity. That’s not misinformation/disinformation which relates more to lies being touted as fact. Something Labor does more than anyone else ironically.

[@jagathasparan4]

I don't support the greens. But credit to the greens on this issue.

[@snozzlehead92]

Nope, they want it to be more authoritarian than it already is.

[@Moon888-oy8bb]

really?

[@kerrybarnes7289]

no going back to the drawing board, just get rid of the bill

[@Janet-hs4wl]

Some people have some sense to do whats right for aussies must protect our rights at all costs.

[@forestgreen435]

It's all about controlling your thoughts. It ain't going to happen Albanese.

[@geoffstribley9755]

This is not about scamming, , it is not about protecting kids on social media this is about Australians having the freedom to be able to express themselves and these days that is on social media. If Mr Albanese needs to censor Australians because of his thin skin maybe he should reconsider his employment.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

The very body that wants to tell you what 'misinformation and disinformation ' is are the very bodies I would not trust with any type of information?

[@geneLYH]

Labor became more extreme than the greens

[@patriot388]

Even the greens have turned on Albo? This guy couldn't win a kick in a riot! 🤣🤣🤣

[@IvanDalmatinac]

You know that Labor is insane when you agree witth SHY.

[@snuggles03]

so they wanted to work out all the details after the laws have been passed, this is exactly what they wanted to do with the voice. Labour just can’t do the hard policy work before introducing legislation into the federal parliament, they’re just very lazy

[@waynemoore881]

LOVE AND LIGHT.

[@kaynine31]

Don't let this distract from the under 16 digital ID bill. This is the more important one and it has to be stopped immediately otherwise they will be severely punished one way or the other.

[@gypsyjoesgonewalkabout9445]

Been living out of my car with my son for around 6 months atm ,, previously through COVID aswell ,, 1.06% of available rentals available in perth most of those available are out of budget to start ,, with absolutely no signs of anything changing, P.s we are both working before you start 🤟

[@lancetuckey6403]

The thin end of the wedge.......un Australian....this attempt to silence free speech should be enough to make every Australian never ....ever to vote labour......

[@aberry2521]

I never thought I'd ever hear and agree with Sarah Hanson-Young, although she's not saying the bill is dead, but it should be re-written; it should go the same way as the 'voice'.

[@scottadams4655]

If you don't have freedom or speech freedom of the press we will never hold those in power accountable and they will have ever lasting control or what we hear see and think! I do not want to live in a country that does that

[@dennissmith4914]

Who says what's true and not true,,,parents need to monitor there kids on social media not the government

[@stultuses]

10000000000% correct The State should NEVER believe it can tell parents what their children can and cannot be exposed to Now if the Government wants to draft what it believes a sensible guidelines, then fair enough but that is as far as it should ever be allowed to go, recommendations when it comes to trying to exert rights over parents children

[@bmyhrr]

Many Australians oppose the idea of "dealing with it over the next 12 months." Why is this the case? Consider the recent Voice referendum: while the majority voted No, the Victorian State Government is still moving forward with Treaty negotiations between First Peoples and the Victorian Government.

[@scarr652]

Victory for free speech !!

[@TheFrancesrose1]

I believe in Free speech and freedom. 1984.

[@jeffmcdonnell1179]

It's all about a matter of trust and I sure don't trust Labor.

It’s not often I agree with the Greens but this time they right to get rid of this terrible bill.

[@anthonyfowler1789]

The australian Way Tell them where to go

[@NikCage-fv6pk]

Jail Elbo now

[@OrbitalRoc]

One thing you can't step on peoples rights to protect people that are foolish.

[@OpEditorial]

The old left-wing idiot student activist posing as prime minister can't leave well enough alone. Just govern. Don't attack free speech, don't flood the country with unwanted foreigners, and don't racially divide Aussies. Just govern.

[@evil17]

Albo & Labor have done nothing of benefit to Australia, just wrecking every aspect of it and they will keep on doing so until he has to have an election in May and loses.

[@dominictucci6030]

Hear hear! 👏 👍

[@Gordo999ify]

For once, well done Greens

[@All_Dead_In_Shimoda]

News Flash ! Most of the public dont want this crap ... This bloke is way off, if you want to protect kids let the parents deal with it

[@farmerJ-zp9dj]

Parents do your job & teach your children on Social media & internet use , NOT that friggin hard !!

[@relicsunmasked]

That guy is Establishment..

[@markspin4596]

I'm staggered. They are finally coming out with some common sense...

[@daleviker5884]

The greens stance has nothing to do with common sense. They want stuff that is even more draconian. They are rejecting Labor's bill because it doesn't go far enough for the greens.

[@buddyjgollan8726]

Good on the greens only thing I agree with bloody albo not even doing anything about this cost of living crisis

[@AndrooUK]

"Let's punish the companies, not the individuals!" This isn't a benevolent block.

[@blast3613]

Sarah Hanson-Young is still a C.O.A.T. C Of A Thing, if you were wondering .

[@underalions2023]

It's not need this bill in any shape or form . We are not China.

[@brucerobertson2245]

We are becoming a Nanny country and getting more like it each day. Parents need to parent or be taught too. Money better spent.

[@daniell6394]

It's up to parents to step up, not give government more control.

[@Graeme-r2f]

The Greens AND Coalition voting together? Good grief Albo!🤣🤣🤣

[@Stephan-q7w]

This guy has no idea what is happening, full employment outside of the expensive cities? No, it took me months to finally land a crappy job that doesn’t pay well………

[@Moon888-oy8bb]

They own the media, and think they own us, and it has been planned for a very long time ... unless we STAND UP and say NO, very loudly, they will continue to railroad humanity!

[@brianfeeney4791]

Professor tosspot has no clue.

[@kimmarie2774]

Albo doesn’t like Australians being informed. Don’t tell me what my opinion should be, do not sensor the Australian public.