The ALP's proposed misinformation bill., page-2

The proposed powers would:

• enable the ACMA to gather information from digital platform providers, or require them to keep certain records about matters regarding misinformation and disinformation
• enable the ACMA to request industry develop a code of practice covering measures to combat misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms, which the ACMA could register and enforce
• allow the ACMA to create and enforce an industry standard (a stronger form of regulation), should a code of practice be deemed ineffective in combatting misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms.

The ACMA will not have the power to request specific content or posts be removed from digital platform services.

The ACMA powers will strengthen and support the existing voluntary framework established by the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation (the voluntary code), and will extend to non-signatories of the voluntary code.

So your scaremongering is perhaps a little overcooked, shall we say? If anything it will make Hot Copper actualy do some content control. There are 2 or 3 full blown conspiracy nutjobs who spam this forum over and over all day.

I think the legislation could be a good result for us and this forum.