Senate debates

Wednesday, 4 August 2021

Questions without Notice

COVID-19: Media

2:22 pm

Photo of Simon BirminghamSimon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

I make it clear that false information shared online can create public confusion and can be harmful and create difficulties for vulnerable people in our community. That's why, as the government, we have developed a code of practice on disinformation and misinformation. It's why we have in place the regulatory processes that I spoke about before. As I indicated, I will bring back to the chamber any information in terms of regulatory actions underway.

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