Why is it legal for politicians and voice to parliament campaigners to lie to you? | Luke Beck
It’s perfectly lawful to spread misinformation and disinformation before the referendum about the proposed constitutional amendment
A referendum to recognise First Nations Australians in Australia’s constitution by establishing a voice to parliament will be held later this year. The voice would be an advisory body allowing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make representations to parliament and the government on matters that affect them.
Campaigning for the yes and no sides is well under way. But misinformation and disinformation feature in some of the public discussion. The Indigenous Australians minister, Linda Burney, has accused the no campaign of engaging in “post-truth politics”.
Law (Australia) | The Guardian
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