Abbott Warns Against New Bill, Says Misinformation ‘Too Difficult to Define’

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott warns the current government could inadvertently become a victim of its own Misinformation Bill, saying defining “misinformation” is too difficult.

“This whole question of what is misinformation, what is disinformation, is just so difficult to pin down,” Abbott said during an interview with Radio 2GB.

“For instance, was the prime minister’s claim during the election that he would reduce power bills by $275 per household per year—was that misinformation, an honest mistake, if you like, or was it disinformation—a deliberate untruth?” the former Liberal Party leader said.

He continued by drawing parallels to the rapidly evolving guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting how scientific advice shifted frequently.

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