Senate Passes Motion Requiring Labor to Produce Mis- and Disinformation Documents
The Coalition, Greens and Independents supported the legislation.
Former Labor Senator Fatima Payman, now an independent for Western Australia, speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on July 4, 2024. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
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Independent Senator Fatima Payman has successfully moved a Senate motion requiring the government to release any plans for future misinformation and disinformation legislation.
In November 2024, the Labor government withdrew the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 after it failed to garner enough support.
Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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