Australia has declared war on social media | Emilie Dye & Tom Switzer

The Australian government has abandoned its “misinformation” law, a major victory for free speech. This Orwellian proposal threatened to let the state decide what opinions were “acceptable,” silencing dissent and controlling public discourse.

Tom Switzer and Emilie Dye explained why the battle isn’t over. The proposed bans on under-16s using social media to threatens anonymity online. The war on free expression continues.

Freedom comes with responsibility—open dialogue and public debate remain the best tools to combat misinformation and extremism. Watch to learn why free speech must be defended at all costs.