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Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Voter Protections in Political Advertising) Bill 2026

Debated Monday 22 June 2026

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1
Chambers
House of Representatives
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  1. Monday 22 June 2026 · House of Representatives

    Second Reading

    Independent members Zali Steggall and Nicolette Boele introduced and supported legislation to regulate political advertising, aiming to prevent misleading claims and require disclosure of AI-generated content. They argued that current laws leave voters vulnerable to deception, citing examples of false signage and AI misuse in recent elections. The bill proposes establishing a standards board, enforcing an ethical code, and imposing penalties for deceptive factual statements. Both speakers emphasized strong public support for truth-in-advertising measures and criticized major parties for inaction.

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