Free-to-air television networks are raising concerns about the government's proposed misinformation laws. The industry's peak body believes the reforms could prompt social media companies to restrict TV content on their platforms. Free TV is concerned the laws could mean legitimate content is removed when it is published online. The legislation aims to crack down on disinformation online by giving relevant authorities the power to issue heavy fines. Free TV said digital service providers such as Facebook and Google will be the “gatekeepers of content” online for Free TV members if the misinformation laws remain how they are.
Free-to-air television networks are raising concerns about the government's proposed misinformation laws.
The industry's peak body believes the reforms could prompt social media companies to restrict TV content on their platforms.The legislation aims to crack down on disinformation online by giving relevant authorities the power to issue heavy fines. Free TV said digital service providers such as Facebook and Google will be the “gatekeepers of content” online for Free TV members if the misinformation laws remain how they are.