Australia is working on laws to censor internet “misinformation”

The Australian government plans to introduce legislation this year to fight “misinformation” and “disinformation” online.

The new legislation was announced by Hon. Paul Fletcher, the Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities, and the Arts, while releasing a report by the country’s media watchdog the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) on the current state of disinformation and quality of news.

“ACMA’s report highlights that disinformation and misinformation are significant and ongoing issues,” Minister Fletcher said.