One of the world’s 'greatest democracies’ peddles ‘horror’ misinformation bill

Shadow Communications Minister David Coleman outlines the “horror scenario” for the Australian public which his counterpart Michelle Rowland has laid out in a letter to the Prime Minister.
“What it says is; the minister will be able to direct ACMA to conduct investigations into misinformation - the minister can specify the terms of reference, the timeframe and, it says, any other particulars about that investigation,” he told Sky News host James Morrow.
“That is the exact thing people worry about when they think about these misinformation laws.”
Mr Coleman went on to explain the potential “extraordinary” $9,000 per day fine which could result from the bill being passed.
“The scenario would be, the minister says ‘ACMA, you need to investigate this and relevant to that investigation are the following issues which, presumably, would involve the following post and the following people’ - ACMA can then direct that person to show up as part of the investigation,” he said.
“If the person does not attend at a time specified by ACMA, they can be fined $9,000 per day - it is in the legislation, it is in black and white and it is extraordinary that in one of the world’s greatest democracies, Australia, that its government would put forward a bill like this.”

[@ricky6864]

Politicians need to be made accountable for their lies

[@ralphmogridge8364]

LieNews needs to be held accountable for Murdoch's lies!!!...... and their lying minion commentators!!!

[@sanuthweerasinghe7825]

Zali Steggall, the independent member for Warringah proposed a Stop the Lies bill because currently, its perfectly legal to lie in politcal advertisements but both the Coalition and Labor blocked the bill.

[@edwardness7497]

yeah, but federal ICAC goes both ways... why do you think the Coalition didn't want it...

[@user-vb5xn7ok2l]

If politicians were accountable & able to be sued for losses as a result of their lies, very few would survive.

[@miketsykin5644]

If this law passes, it sounds like an end to free speech in Australia

[@petergouvignon8048]

what free speech ? go into the city and call HAMAS a teririst group 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@redhammer9910]

Only because these treasonous Liberals won't revoke it. All they offer are word salads with no commitment. They are one in the same, they both serve the UN authoritarian global agenda. Read, because the UN is not hiding their intent anymore.

[@tonyjames9537]

工黨就是共黨！阿爾巴尼斯正在將共產邪靈引人澳大利亞，這嚴重的危機澳洲的國家安全！請求英王廢掉現在的總理大臣！

[@wyattfamily8997]

Everyone needs to communicate their objection to this legislation to their Federal Member....often.

[@dacoolboysuperhuman7684]

we barely have it anyway

[@zingdogg7013]

What a joke. Our country is going down the drain

[@davepowelldrumz]

NICE TO SEE MSM HELPING.

[@billrea66]

So is Canada , Great Britain .

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

You need to rephrase that as "WE are allowing our country to go down the drain."

[@PeterMcCafferty-zr5te]

Following the Biden control of Google & Facebook. Orwell warned us but we ignored him. Strange that it is always the Left doing it

[@darrylwoodward415]

This bill is criminal

[@davepowelldrumz]

DID WE VOTE FOR THIS ? TIME TO REVOLT IF THEY PASS THIS BILL.

[@mischief.inc.2880]

So you like your News with less truth?

[@BobPackard]

You are already revolting! LOL

[@RiskGrave]

This kind of gross overreach by the Australian government deserves constant international coverage & condemnation. Instead, it’s barely getting airtime and/or scrutiny and that is exactly how the government wants it. Make no mistake, this will cripple the country worse than the pandemic response.

[@fionaforward3358]

This government must be voted out next election.

[@victorfaasuamaleaui]

Government overreach in Australia is beyond out of control. They keep this up they're going to have a revolution on their hands.

[@victorgomes7585]

Can’t come soon enough.

[@janeausten4483]

Let’s hope so.

[@leeevans2929]

I’m praying for it and I’m good to go

[@cloudmountaindog8537]

I doubt it. Seems most will be asleep at the wheel until people are disappeared, dead etc. Pathetic.

[@maccy_76_41]

Yeh / nah, she’ll be right, mate. That’ll be the revolution, last time there was a revolt was, eureka, too asleep.

[@SummonedJudge]

Old Albasqueezeme has been hanging out with the WEF for to long and is going to get a snap back to reality real soon.

[@selekolela8805]

Sounds more like Naziisim to me....what a crock

[@franktully3065]

Or communism.. it's the totalitarian mind set. Part of disempowering the people.

[@user-wp6dx5qz9e]

This is something Labor will never understand telling the truth is not misinformation!!!

[@jamesmorrow1646]

Deliberately lying is though.

[@BobPsomiadis]

Another way around .Partiicular host like him find it very difficult to tell the truth .

[@BretLoyd80971]

​@@BobPsomiadisshut up, grease ball 😂

[@BretLoyd80971]

​@jamesmorrow1646 you don't know the difference between a lie and something you don't want to hear. Reality is too complex and nuanced for you people. That's the problem.

[@__Diagnosis]

@@jamesmorrow1646I found another fake James morrow account on the host James morrow’s Sky News segment

[@whiskeygamer9402]

Anti Truth Bill.

[@jimlofts5433]

labor truths marxists truth - a new pravda

[@sanuthweerasinghe7825]

@@jimlofts5433you do know that the exact same bill was proposed by the liberal government right? they are only opposing the bill now because it is labor trying to pass it.

[@franktully3065]

Don't forget these totalitarian minded anti democratic commissars adhere to the "progressive" concept of "There's no objective truth...just 'my' truth or 'your' truth.

[@rapscallion9333]

Labor/greens using "1984" as a rule book.

[@PropagandaBurner]

It would only be okay if it were used against people you disagree with, right..? Like Pro-Palestine protestors. 😂

[@peterolsen9131]

more like an " owners manual" ,

[@sanuthweerasinghe7825]

the liberal party proposed the exact same bill and the only reason they didnt pass it was because they lost the 2022 election. now they are opposing it because labor is the one trying to pass it. dont you find that funny?

[@crosseyedone7960]

It has been a while since we were a Democracy.

[@wyattfamily8997]

Australia is a signatory to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights ( Article 19) : "Everyone has the right to freedom of expression; ths right includes freedom to hold opinions WITHOUT INTERFERENCE and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers". I assume that Labor plans to REVOKE Australias obligations under this U.N. Document.?????

[@franktully3065]

Well said: I'll continue to communicate with various politicians telling them, as I've done for some years, that I won't vote for them or their parties unless they publicly say they'll get rid of any such anti democratic legislation if elected.

[@cloudmountaindog8537]

“Emergency measures” nullified all of the old codes/charters etc. Check out Todd Callendar’s excellent work for much more extensive info on all the gnarly garbage western governments brought in behind the scenes through the rona fiasco. Great well researched analysis not many have the backbone to pursue because of their financial etc. interests.

[@carbonite1999]

didnt covid teach you anything? we dont have any rights ,the constitution can and has been suspended ,laws and acts in each state that has and is still controlling you , try saying no to the two party cartel system , its not a democracy if its mandatory to obey..

[@gdprsn]

What is misinformation to this people. Anyone who has a different opinion than them..

[@bushranger900]

Straight out of the US Democrat playbook. Labor has no original thought between that mass from ear to ear

[@sanuthweerasinghe7825]

but bushranger900, the liberal party proposed the exact same bill and the only reason they didnt pass it was because they lost the 2022 election. now they are opposing it because labor is the one trying to pass it. dont you find that funny?

[@ralphmogridge8364]

What are you talking about!!!....the LNP and cronies follow US directions without question!!.....at least Labor will stand against its misadventures and war rhetoric!!!

[@lezbody3558]

Yep exact same playbook

[@GrooberNedJardine]

I totally agree that America has a Democrat socialist party and mentality , and so do we . And our flunkies will follow exactly like sheep .

[@lewhall9264]

So the coalition and sane members of Parliament NEED to SPEAK-UP and say that IF this GOES ahead THAT THEY will REPEAL these LAWS DAY 1 of them being elected back into Government.

[@sanuthweerasinghe7825]

but the liberal party proposed the exact same bill and the only reason they didnt pass it was because they lost the 2022 election. now they are opposing it because labor is the one trying to pass it. dont you find that funny?

[@franktully3065]

Exactly. Yes, the usual self serving "conservative" cowards do urgently need to speak up.. but don't hold your breath.

[@williamtyndale1402]

The film V for Vendetta was actually a prophecy of what is happening to us

[@mikewilcox5284]

Misinformation is when people disagree with you. According to Labor the whole of australia voted NO because of misinformation. hahaha

[@sanuthweerasinghe7825]

the liberal party proposed the exact same bill and the only reason they didnt pass it was because they lost the 2022 election. now they are opposing it because labor is the one trying to pass it. dont you find that funny?

[@johnpatrick1588]

Misinformation bills seem to be popular in countries with the same picture of a king or queen on their money - UK, Canada, Australia. Why?

[@saltyaussie7702]

Big ears & his mates at the UN/WEF.

[@PropagandaBurner]

Any nation that cucked to the monarchy are just that, cucks.

[@franktully3065]

Because they're democracies and those who hate and fear basic democratic principles like free speech, freedom of assembly and of association etc want to undermine and eventually destroy democracy.

[@ThePhoenixcompanies]

No 4th of July.

[@cloudmountaindog8537]

5 eyes are being depopulated. Investment is moving East where grass is greener. Our countries are stuffed. Soon it won’t be wise to live in them any more as the tyranny and poverty increase.

[@1977ajax]

A 'misinformation' bill from the slimy little politician who told us repeatedly that the Uluru statement was 'only one page.' and that 'This is not about a treaty.' His endless lies were even exposed by going to his own govt.'s website. Oh - and apparently politicians are to be exempt from this! Unbelievable!

[@sanuthweerasinghe7825]

first off, you seem a little misinformed. the uluru statement is one page. it is 400 words, a 3 minute read. and secondly, the liberal party proposed the exact same bill, they are only opposing it now because its labor trying to pass it.

[@1977ajax]

@@sanuthweerasinghe7825 Liar. Any relation to Albo? I mean, I know it's cruel to make you look so stupid, but why not go to the govt. website and look at it there, idiot!

[@collydogznampach7118]

These politicians need a big dose of humility. They are paid by the people of Australia and therefore are employed by the people. They are there to work FOR the people not against the people ss they are clearly doing now.

[@victorgomes7585]

They are deprived of conscience.

[@collydogznampach7118]

@@victorgomes7585 That sums it up totally.👍

[@helencook5414]

NO NO NO AND NO 😮😢

[@ShaneMcGrath.]

So labour wants Australia out of the UN then? Because introducing such a bill would break one of the UN articles relating to article 19, Look it up, But then again they are hoping you won't as they don't want you doing your own research just like what we seen over the past few years on another topic!

[@heleti0000]

Looking at what the UN / EU (and othe Globalist organisations) are forcing on the West at the moment, ditching the UN completely might be a very good idea in the long-run

[@nathankelleher]

This is so dystopian

[@chazlewis8114]

Sometimes this government genuinely scares me.

[@MP-ye6tv]

This is so 1984, is there anything normal citizens can do to prevent this

[@leewallace6180]

Yes- vote them all out

[@MP-ye6tv]

@@leewallace6180true, am really hoping the Liberals reject this in its entirety!!

[@larrym12]

looks like its time to read 1984

[@rickjohnson2165]

Perhaps the Opposition Minister could outline how he would use these powers and the particular groups he would target. That might cause those supporting the Bill to reconsider. They are assuming it would be a Labor government using these powers. Worth reminding them that a Liberal Minister would have the same powers to use against them.

[@i-t-skeytotheinnersanctum.]

let us not forget the PEOPLE are the POWER not public servants if the people don't like what there political servants are doing then its take to take total control after all we don't want a repeat of what happened in recent times and as George Orwell said if you don't want this DON'T LET IT HAPPEN.

[@johncorlett3699]

very little democracy left now, more and more like a dictatorship every day

[@user-yg2zv5tx7k]

The BBC tried this

[@fionaforward3358]

Anyone who disagreed with the voice was accused of spreading misinformation.

[@wilburgraham6260]

Now for Michelle to do a Mary Poppins ditty and the transformation will be complete 🤣

[@trg9765]

Lay bor are a threat to OZZIES FREEDOMS

[@shreeveda]

Is Australia a sovereign, democratic nation? NO WAY. 1) King still rules 2) Nation has broken down in all aspects.

[@user-nb6gf1wj7c]

Where's my $275?

[@splat752]

What happens to freedom of the press in all of this?

[@cloudmountaindog8537]

It becomes freedom of the mainstream propaganda mouthpieces. True freedom goes to places like bastyon, where it can’t be censored.

[@alanclarkeau]

They haven't thought about it - when LNP get in in 18+ months, "information" will be a totally different thing.

[@noecadavona1862]

It seems the Albanese government want to silence its critics.😂

[@rustykilt]

YOU GET WHAT YOU VOTED FOR. The Australian people only have themselves to blame.

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

Ohhh dear!

[@nikonboy07]

We don’t have a democracy☹️

[@murielbrown3013]

This is being done everywhere now, UK...Republic of Ireland etc.

[@HMASJervisBay]

Here's some misinformation for you: the voice got up. Umm Elbow is PM fact check that labor!

[@jeffbrunke9904]

Not only should this MP be kicked out, but anyone associated with drafting this bill. Get off your butts Australians and protect your country. Nobody is going to do it for you.

[@mickythefish4535]

GESTAPO

[@trespire]

What is it with governments and wanting to control every minutiae of our lives ?

[@cloudmountaindog8537]

Agenda 2030

[@trespire]

@@cloudmountaindog8537 Some sickos running things at their secret meetings.

[@user-hr7cc3lo4e]

Welcome to your Orwellian future !!!

[@wearsider]

The same thing or similar law has just been passed in Hungary and caused an uproar there and in the EU.

[@robertgraham5709]

It can't be allowed to pass.

[@chriscoghlan692]

Bob Hawke wanted to make it illegal to speak out against the government including charities. So this is not new for Labor.

[@lisanorris7436]

This bill MUST be stopped.

[@gary53]

It seems to be the case that Labor are trying to cause as much damage as possible while in power…

[@darkeen1372]

When I looked to like this vid on KZbin general viewing. There seemed to to no link, to like and comment. Is it my internet or a you tube edit. I had to go to sky’s home page to like and comment.

[@sharonreichter2537]

Don't you need to be logged in? Nothing unusual there.

[@trg9765]

It called censorship of free speech Y T ARE GOOD AT THAT

[@yarndy]

Labors Misinformation bill... The Australian uncovering a secret letter Communications Minister Michelle Rowland wrote to Anthony Albanese. In the letter, Ms Rowland informed him that her bill should grant her powers to steer investigators into whatever matters she thinks are misinformation. "Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says she will have the power to direct the media watchdog to investigate instances of online misinformation, under controversial proposed laws to toughen regulations for digital platforms that have raised free speech concerns," The Australian reports.

[@topoint]

Don't forget the $9000 a day fine for each day you don't show up at court.

[@carbonite1999]

NO THINKING , NO TALKING , NO THINKING ABOUT TALKING.. your labor cartel is to be feared just like their voters..

[@GrooberNedJardine]

I couldn't think of anything more frightening than a Government flunky deciding my life or my future lifes dependancy on deciding what i should hear about or not hear about . In the words of Greta Thunberg HOW DARE THEY !!!!!!!

[@truthandlife4101]

Spread Share the Truth , there are plenty of Scriptures in the Holy Bible, learn the word of God and Bible Prophecy. Revelation 13:17 ----cannot buy or sell ---- WO to those who harm my little ones . Do not cut tattoo the skin body = Digital ID patch tattoo. Ezekiel 33:5-6 Sound the Trumpet warn people. We still have freedom to speak if they take away our freedom of speech. Stand up for a Fight on this one as it will lead to Luke 21:12-17. Everyone needs a Savior and he is Jesus Christ, Isiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born unto us a Son is given ---read.

[@KittyWhiplash959]

Clown world!

[@PetetG]

GUARANTEES PM DUTTON CAN REPEAL ALL OF THIS!!

[@andrewcole4843]

In the UK the Chair of the select committee that was behind online harm bill instantly (when legislation came into force) started to call in media companies and demand things that restricted free speech - "dame overreach". Meanwhile the national propaganda MSM called the BBC was allowed to use its own internal complaints system before it could be referred to the regulator. I hope Australia does not do the same.

[@Tyt55]

This Labor government is a democratic horror!

[@user-ig5nn8tk8z]

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson addressed this issue earnestly. The Speaker intensely questioned Who could be the arbiters of whether an expressed viewpoint could be deemed to be misinformation. This came about for reason of a proposed Democratic Party proposal to introduce a similar Bill.

[@brentonscott372]

There goes free speech.

[@chrislind57]

Can this Bill be vetoed?

[@petermcdougall5291]

Communism

[@philipberry6477]

Labor’s promotion of the “Voice” is a great example of what to expect.

[@edwardness7497]

what sorts of examples have they given as what they would refer to as misinformation... because these bills are reactive, so, what's an example, and what do people think of the example...

[@Saint_Svadhisthana_Sahasrara_1]

What can the everyday Australian like me do to help fight this bill?

[@leeevans2929]

Make sure you don’t vote for them next election. Watch out for preference voting

[@sanuthweerasinghe7825]

@@leeevans2929This exact same bill was proposed by the Coalition last year. The only reason they didn't pass it was because they lost the 2022 election. They are only vehemently opposing it now and pretending to be crusaders of free speech because its Labor now proposing it.

[@BackyardFleet]

Powlo and Lambie wills step up to help it pass

[@johnmcnatty1710]

What legislation, laws , actions are they planning where they feel this is necessary

[@SuperDemodave]

coming to a government near you.

[@skipozzzz04]

Yeah and the People FIGHT too

[@edwardness7497]

so... woolies and coles say their prices have gone up only due to inflation... can we sue them...

[@jimmyboy2]

Fark me!!!😢

[@markallinson8350]

Anyone who believes that the LNP wing of the UniParty will oppose these totalitarian plans has forgotten the last few years.

[@tiesword3252]

MINISTER D COLEMAN...LET THE PEOPLE LEARN THE TRUTH.....

[@colinsmith2005]

I’m not to familiar with misinformation, though I’m certain that if given the opportunity Mr information will stand victorious at the final bell.

[@youbigtubership]

What's the problem they're trying to fix? Does it exist, except in their ideological matrix?

[@ausbare140]

This is what happens when people vote labor or the left.

[@tammyleighchookie1162]

ILL SAY WHAT I LIKE WHEN I LIKE HOW I LIKE TO WHOM I LIKE NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHAT TO SAY PFFFFT

[@leeevans2929]

Comment of the day 👍

[@comptytom]

1963 Communist manifesto goal 38 is to transfer police powers to social agencies: isn't this what is demanded for ACMA?

[@wallyrose4380]

We r getting more and more like U.S.A way to go Joe

[@timchapman5567]

Coleman is an effective operator -- what a change from the likes of Simon Birmingham.

[@clearview5281]

Australians are the Turkeys that voted to celebrate Thanksgiving dinners.

[@dominicgalante7501]

MISINFORMATION BILL DOWN THE TOILET JUST LIKE THE VOICE

[@alexboehmke8898]

One of the world’s greatest democracies he said???

[@gregg7617]

😂🤣🤣🤣 you mean was the greatest ! Especially if this bill is passed !🤨🤨🤨 Open to so much abuse !

[@mindpowertransformations7742]

If that happens, we may as well move to China or Russia. It's up to each and every one of us to stop this madness. Demand Albonese stops this or resigns. Comment your thoughts on his pages/timelines.

[@ernestcote3398]

Attach the proviso that if ANY MISINFORMATION (proven by other sources to be a lie) is provided by the department, then the staff and department head must undergo the punishment, whatever they had decided on to silence others.

[@jimmartin9704]

Why didn't you complain when the liberal government communication minister Paul Fletcher announced the same report from the ACMA on 21st March 2022????. It was exactly the same as the Labor party the same report???

[@petercunningham3469]

WELCOME TO RUSSTRALIA .

[@leewalmsley2382]

Funny thing, the people who want to take over can't make toast. Can't adjust a thermostat. Definitely would never fix the furnace. Change a tire? We hold the power. New oxygen bottle sir?

[@johnblackstock4092]

What is free speech?

[@redacted629]

One step away from China and just two steps away from North Korea. Although an 'opinion' piece, one does wonder if I missed a war that many countries lost. Edit: this is what China recently did to Hong Kong.

[@Super_Mario128]

Bang

[@trance500r]

1984 Bang

[@markmedia8252]

Max headroom was talking about this in the 80s kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYPdin2rodF5hdUsi=woynnjEI8ozw5epX