
Former Labor Senator Fatima Payman, now an independent for Western Australia, speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on July 4, 2024. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Independent Senator Fatima Payman has successfully moved a Senate motion requiring the government to release any plans for future misinformation and disinformation legislation.
In November 2024, the Labor government withdrew the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 after it failed to garner enough support.








