Electronic warfare is now part of Australia's war machine. The Government is spending $3.7 billion on Twelve Boeing “Growler” Super Hornet electronic attack jets. They carry a variety of electronic jamming systems as well as missiles designed to inflict maximum damage on an enemy’s radar and communications systems - to limit their capacity to respond to an attack.The US, UK, Russia, China and North Korea are reported to be working on non-explosive electro magnetic devices which can be inserted into artilliary shells.
Protection from Government propaganda?
Attempts to prevent the spread of false information are long overdue. However the Australian Government’s Bill should only be supported if if it covers all the deceptive propaganda spewed out by Government. We all remember the nonsense peddled by Ministers and bureaucrats over Covid 19 and The Voice referendum – all designed to panic the community and force compliance with the official line. The Government says that its Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 aims to reduce the spread of seriously harmful misinformation and disinformation on digital communications platforms. However, it is unclear if the Bill will operate in a manner compatible with Australia’s international human rights obligations related to freedom of expression. The definitions of misinformation and disinformation are not clear and create uncertainty. The Bill introduces transparency requirements for certain digital...
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