Countering Disinformation Online

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The Australian Human Rights Commission has made a submission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts in response to the Exposure Draft of the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023. The Commission highlights the importance of balancing the right to freedom of expression with the need to combat misinformation and disinformation online. While some degree of content removal is necessary, it must be done in a way that is transparent, accountable, and respectful of differing opinions. The Commission holds reservations about the current version of the Exposure Draft Bill and calls for future consultations to find a better balance between combating misinformation and protecting freedom of expression.