Michael Shellenberger: Australia’s Censorship Bill Needs to Go in the Bin
American investigative journalist warns proposed online safety laws could give authorities sweeping powers to monitor and censor Australians.
TL;DR
- Michael Shellenberger advises the Australian government to abandon the Digital Duty of Care legislation.
- He argues the bill could grant authorities sweeping powers for online monitoring and censorship.
- Shellenberger spoke at the CPAC Australia event in Brisbane, criticizing the Albanese Labor government's proposal.
- He compared the proposed legislation to a "radical censorship regime."