Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation Bill 2023

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LINA’s response to the Exposure Draft of the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation Bill) 2023.

The Government is considering an expansion of the ACMA’s powers to help address the spread of misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms. Given the definition of digital platform can include interactive media websites, LINA considered the potential impact the proposed powers could have on its members in this submission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. News organisations are excluded in the legislation and, while LINA had some feedback on the definitions of ’news services’ used, we were satisfied that the proposed Bill should not restrict a free press. 

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About the author.
Claire Stuchbery
Claire Stuchbery
LINA Executive Director

Claire Stuchbery joined LINA in 2022 after a 20-year career in media policy, stakeholder engagement, policy development and communications.

Previously, Claire worked in policy and stakeholder engagement for First Nations Media Australia, the peak national body for First Nations not-for-profit broadcasting, media and communications.

Claire also worked in a range of senior management roles with the Community Broadcasting Foundation, ran her own media agency, worked in street press publications and was a broadcaster and board member at a number of community radio stations, including most notably, continuing volunteer roles at PBS in Melbourne.

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