Ex-Premier Calls for Action Against Political Misinformation
Former South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill is advocating for lobbying reform and truth in political advertising laws to combat the spread of misinformation.
Weatherill, now the executive director of democracy at McKinnon, warns that lobbyists' undue influence and the lack of truth in political advertising are eroding public trust.
Penalties could be tied to the public money political parties are handed.
- Political parties receive public funding based on the number of votes they receive during elections, provided they meet a certain threshold.
- Weatherill is pushing for Australian governments to follow South Australia's lead in introducing truth in political advertising laws.
Author's summary: Former Premier Jay Weatherill calls for action against misinformation.