Thousands take action against Australia’s MAD censorship push

Thousands of Australians are making their voices heard in a united stand against the proposed Misinformation and Disinformation Bill 2024, widely dubbed the “MAD Bill.”

More than 10,000 people have used an online form set up by Rebel News at KillTheBill.com.au to contact their senators, urging them to vote down the legislation that could drastically limit free speech in Australia.

The bill, which has already passed the House of Representatives, seeks to give the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) significant powers to regulate online content through new industry codes. If enacted, these measures would allow government and select media-approved sources greater influence over what Australians are allowed to read, hear, and discuss online. Critics of the bill argue it risks silencing independent voices, including journalists, commentators, and regular Australians, under the guise of combating “misinformation” and “disinformation.”