The consequence of neutering the ABC and allowing the consolidation of private media has resulted in the media chaos we now experiencing. Privatization has been sold as the big dream but it has only resulted in Oligarchs, a Plutocracy, and a concentration of interests that doesn’t allow diversification to thrive or a political party to serve all citizens the best.

Australia can’t be a functioning democracy unless voters understand policy platforms on offer and the stakes. Unless we properly control dis- and misinformation in the civic space, we have little chance to vote well. Albanese must find a backbone for his own sake as well as the nation’s.

Source: Chaos and confusion are intentional weapons: Albanese must strengthen not weaken the misinformation bill – » The Australian Independent Media Network