The Communications Legislation Amendment Bill, which aimed to combat harmful content on digital platforms, was criticised by the opposition as an attempt to suppress free speech.
The Australian government won’t proceed with legislation that would have forced social media sites to crack down on misinformation on their platforms after failing to win enough cross-party support.
“Based on public statements and engagements with Senators, it is clear that there is no pathway to legislate this proposal through the Senate,” Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said in a statement Sunday.
