Australian voluntary code of practice for disinformation

The Centre for Media Transition was asked by DIGI (Digital Industry Group Inc) to research and report on the incidence of disinformation and regulatory responses for a discussion paper for public consultation on the development of a code of practice for disinformation and misinformation online.

This research was undertaken as part of DIGI’s response to Government policy as set out in Regulating in the Digital Age: Government response and implementation roadmap for the digital platforms inquiry, which was developed following the ACCC’s Digital Platforms Inquiry.

Our discussion paper was published by DIGI in October 2020 and is available to download:

 

On February 22 2021, DIGI launched the new code of practice that commits technology companies to reducing the risk of online misinformation causing harm to Australians.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.