The government revealed Labour Party Thursday about legislation in parliament that may impose a fine On platforms Internet It reaches five percent of its global revenue if it contributes to spreading Misinformation.
The proposed law would require platforms to: Technology By developing codes of conduct to stop the spread of dangerous falsehoods and getting them approved by a regulatory body.
The regulator will set its own standard if platforms do not and will fine them for non-compliance.
rose Maskwho considers himself a defender of freedom of expressionon a post by a user on X.com that included a link to a Reuters story about the misinformation law with the single word “fascists.”
A spokesman for Communications Minister Michele Rolland said via email that companies operating in Australia You must comply with Australian laws.
“This law improves transparency and accountability for platforms, users and the Australian people,” he added.
Musk has previously clashed with the Australian government, filing a legal challenge in April to an order by an online regulator to remove some posts about a bishop’s stabbing. Sydneyprompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to describe Musk as an “arrogant billionaire.”
