Australia: Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022 rejected in the Australian Parliament
Description
Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022 rejected in the Australian Parliament
On 11 April 2022, the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022 lapsed due to the dissolution of the Australian Parliament. The Bill would have classified providers of social media services as “publishers”, and made them potentially liable for defamat…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-12-17
in consultation
2022-01-21
processing consultation
2022-02-10
under deliberation
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
user content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Common standard adherence
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1