Industry groups attack government over internet streaming bill

April 4, 2019 3:35

Industry groups have been united in their condemnation of the government’s ‘abhorrent content’ legislation, slamming the lack of consultation and its failure to address ‘hate speech’.

The bill, supported by the opposition Labor Party, was necessary because of Facebook’s lack of action following the Christchurch terrorist attack, Attorney-General Christian Porter claimed.

Attorney-General Christian Porter claimed the ‘abhorrent content’ bill was necessary because of Facebook’s inaction

“The tragedy in Christchurch just over two weeks ago brought this issue to a head,” Porter said.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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