How and why to regulate false political advertising in Australia

How and why to regulate false political advertising in Australia / Lisa Hill, Max Douglass, Ravi Baltutis.

This book represents the first comprehensive, Australia-focused treatment of the problem of false election information disseminated for the purpose of gaining an electoral advantage. It explores cautious legal regulation as the most effective and decisive approach to the issue. In doing so, the book...

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Main Authors: Hill, Lisa, 1961- (Author), Douglass, Max (Author), Baltutis, Ravi (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Palgrave Macmillan, 2022.
Subjects:
Political campaigns > Australia.
Advertising, Political > Australia.
Deceptive advertising > Political aspects > Australia.
Political structure & processes.
Constitutional & administrative law.
Elections & referenda.
Advertising, Political
Political campaigns
Australia
Online Access:Click for online access
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The Effects of False Campaign Statements
  • Disinformation as a Democratic Collective Action Problem or Why a Legal Solution Is Warranted
  • Current Approaches to Combatting the Emerging 'Infodemic'
  • Why Australia Is a Great Place to Start: The Implied Freedom of Political Communication and TIPA Laws
  • TIPA Experiments in Other Authentic Democracies
  • Australia's Experience
  • South Australia's Experience
  • Implementation of s 113: Lessons to Adopt, Pitfalls to Avoid and Refinements to Pursue
  • Ten Recommendations for an Effective Model for Regulating Truth in Political Advertising and Conclusion.

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