Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Communications) Bill 2025 (No. 2)

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

1. Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Senate

   First Reading
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2. Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Senate

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned the introduction of truth-in-advertising provisions for federal elections, modelled on South Australian laws. The legislation aimed to address misinformation, particularly regarding artificial intelligence, by establishing civil penalties for misleading statements in campaign materials. It also proposed removing the media blackout period before voting day and creating an independent Electoral Communications Panel. The bill sought to enhance transparency by requiring disclosures for AI-generated content. The debate was adjourned after the opening speech, with no final outcome recorded in the transcript.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned after the second reading speech was incorporated into Hansard.

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