The new bill introduced by the federal government seeks to combat the rise of disinformation online. However, it raises questions about the inconsistency of allowing political parties to lie in their electoral ads.
As former South Australian Premier Mike Rann highlighted, there's an inconsistency in allowing political parties to promote falsehoods while corporations must adhere to laws against misleading conduct.
The proposed truth in political advertising laws in Australia aim to ensure that electors make decisions based on facts rather than misleading claims, echoing practices already in place in South Australia.
My recent report evaluates the efficacy of South Australia's truth in advertising laws, interviewing numerous political figures to understand their impact on electoral integrity and misinformation.
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