Call to Action Against Political Misinformation
Former ministers and top integrity officials are advocating for lobbying reform to combat the spread of false information in politics.
A former state leader has expressed concerns that lobbyists exerting undue influence and the lack of truth in political advertising laws are eroding public trust.
Proposal for Reform
Former South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill is pushing for Australian governments to adopt truth in political advertising laws, similar to those in his state.
Penalties could be tied to the public money political parties receive, which is allocated based on the number of votes they get during elections above a certain threshold.
As the executive director of democracy at McKinnon, Mr. Weatherill emphasizes the need for reform to address the issue of political misinformation.
Author's summary: Jay Weatherill calls for lobbying reform to combat misinformation.