Second Reading Speeches

Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Stop the Lies) Bill 2021

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
STEGGALL, Zali, MP
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
46

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Summary

Amends the

Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918
to: prohibit misleading and deceptive political advertising during federal elections; prohibit political parties, candidates and campaigners from impersonating or passing off material as being from another candidate; and create a complaints process through the Australian Electoral Commissioner who may order a retraction of the statement or apology to the affected party.

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