Podcast: The new law that could censor the internet

March 18, 2021; Publisher: ; Format:

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The Online Safety Bill is being framed by the government as a way to modernise how Australia regulates the internet. But concerns have been raised about what the consequences could be for freedom of expression. Today, Lizzie O’Shea on the new laws that could change how every Australian uses the internet.

Guest: Chair of Digital Rights Watch Lizzie O’Shea.
Background reading: Flaws in new online safety laws in The Saturday Paper