Australia has dodged an anti-free speech bullet with the Albanese Government’s capitulation on its so-called “Misinformation and Disinformation” (MAD) bill.

The idea that government would arbitrate truth on-line was one of the most dangerous and ill-conceived pieces of legislation ever put to the Parliament.

Rare agreement from radical left Senate cross-benchers and the Coalition meant Labor was forced to announce its withdrawal at the weekend.

Family First believes the best way to combat misinformation and disinformation is to have more free speech, not less.