X owner attacks the Australian government’s new bill on misinformation and disinformation. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAssistant treasurer says Elon Musk post is ‘crackpot stuff’The assistant treasurer, Stephen Jones, has said Elon Musk labelling the Australian government as “fascists” is “crackpot stuff”.And whether it’s the Australian government or any other government around the world, we assert our right to pass laws which will keep Australians safe – safe from scammers, safe from criminals.And, for the life of me, I can’t see how Elon Musk or anyone else, in the name of free speech, thinks it is OK to have social media platforms publishing scam content, which is robbing Australians of billions of dollars every year. Publishing deepfake material, publishing child pornography. Livestreaming murder scenes. I mean is this what he thinks free speech is all about? Continue reading…
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Author : Stephanie Convery
Publish date : 2024-09-12 22:29:10
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Australia news live: Elon Musk labels Australia ‘fascists’ over proposed disinformation law; NSW braces for cold blast
