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Russell Broadbent raises concerns about Labor's misinformation laws, advocating for free speech and constructive discourseMember for Monash Russell Broadbent highlights concerns about Labor's misinformation laws, warning they may suppress free speech and healthy debate, echoing Robert Menzies' belief in the importance of open discourse. By news@gippsland - 4th November 2024 - Back to News A recent poll by the Institute of Public Affairs found that two thirds of Australians are concerned that Labor's mis and disinformation laws will be used by the government for political purposes. As Robert Menzies pondered some 80 years ago - 'Why is this freedom of speech and of thought of real importance to humanity? The answer is that what appears to be today's truth is frequently tomorrow's error. 
Russell Broadbent says, 'Misinformation is weaponized by those seeking compliance. Where's the healthy discourse and respectful debate that fosters trust, fairness, and justice in our society?' Preserving free debateThere is nothing absolute about the truth. It is elusive. Hence, if truth is to emerge and in the long run be triumphant, the process of free debate - the untrammelled clash of opinion - must go on'. Misinformation is weaponised daily by those who want you to comply with their idea of how something should be. You only have to listen to ABC's completely one-sided commentary about Trump over the past few weeks! Whatever happened to healthy discourse? Constructive and respectful debates? Isn't that how we come to a place of trust, of fairness, of justice? As Menzies said: There are temptations towards political censorship, or what is just as bad, politically conscious censorship. I hope that's not the path that our nation is heading down. Pictures from Russell Broadbent MP website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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