There is a second page to this, linked in the navbar on the left, but not very obvious, Countering the Illicit Use of Online Spaces: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about/national-security/five-...
It reads like a parody.
It reads like a parody.
> We are also increasingly seeing the use of online spaces to spread disinformation, sow division, and undermine our democratic institutions. The proliferation of interference activities and disinformation undermines the trust of citizens in online communications and information, delegitimizing the benefits and opportunities that communications and social media platforms create.
Sigh!
This is utter insanity. Do they have nobody in the room willing to raise their hand anymore? These institutions need to be reformed, now.
AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INTELLIGENCE ORGANISATION ACT 1979 - SECT 17A Act not concerned with lawful dissent etc. This Act shall not limit the right of persons to engage in lawful advocacy, protest or dissent and the exercise of that right shall not, by itself, be regarded as prejudicial to security, and the functions of the Organisation shall be construed accordingly.
http://www6.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/cons...