Labor's misinformation bill fails as Greens join Coalition to block it

Labor's misinformation bill has failed after the Greens announced they would vote against it. This leaves the proposal without any support in the Senate, marking a significant setback for Labor's efforts to regulate misinformation online. The Greens criticized the bill for allowing social media companies to self-regulate, arguing it does not effectively address the spread of harmful information. They expressed concerns that the bill would exempt major media figures and give too much power to tech companies. The Coalition has opposed the bill, labeling it as an attempt to censor free speech. They argue it reflects poorly on the Albanese government and should be seen as a political failure.