Australia Institute survey a boost to Labor legislation to tackle misinformation ahead of next federal election
A majority of poll respondents – 72% – say they were worried about lies and misinformation that circulated during the recent voice to parliament referendum campaign.A majority of poll respondents – 72% – say they were worried about lies and misinformation that circulated during the recent voice to parliament referendum campaign.
About 72% said they were concerned, compared with 15% who said they were not. Of those who voted yes, 89% were concerned; of those who voted no, 62% were concerned. The Australia Institute director, Richard Denniss, said, “while I have no doubt that all the votes cast in the referendum were valid, I also have no doubt that many of the arguments and claims that influenced those votes were not”.
The prime minister said legislating in this area was “complex”, but confirmed the special minister of state was working on a bill.
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