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UAP Senator Ralph Babet has ramped up his opposition to the Albanese Labor Government’s proposed ‘Misinformation Bill’ by submitting a detailed objection to the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications.

The Bill has sparked widespread concern, with over 35,000 Australians voicing their opposition through Senator Babet’s website.

Senator Babet calls for the Bill to be rejected in its entirety, arguing that existing legislation already protects Australians from online harm.

He highlights laws such as the Online Safety Act 2021, the Australian Communications and Media Authority Act 2005, and existing defamation and criminal laws as sufficient tools to safeguard citizens from misinformation and disinformation without the need for additional measures.

“The proposed bill threatens the human rights of Australians, including freedom of expression, privacy, and due process,” Senator Babet said.

He warned that the broad definitions and sweeping powers granted to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and the Minister could result in overreach, undermining democratic principles and leading to arbitrary enforcement.

In the submission, Senator Babet advocates for alternative approaches, such as adopting educational initiatives like New Zealand’s model, where citizens are empowered to scrutinize information critically.

He also suggests exploring the use of ‘community notes’ on digital platforms to challenge inaccurate information while trusting the Australian public to determine the truth for themselves.

“Granting government authorities and digital platforms the power to control the flow of information is a step towards authoritarianism.

“Australians should be trusted to decide what is true or false, without interference from the state,” Senator Babet said.

Read Senator Babet’s submission by CLICKING HERE

Robert F Kennedy Jr says when a US president colludes with, or outright coerces, media companies to censor political speech, it’s an attack on our most sacred right of free expression. We know it’s happening in other countries too, including Australia.

CLICK HERE to watch the clip.

UAP Senator Ralph Babet has called upon the Labor government to remove Julie Inman Grant from the role of eSafety Commissioner, a position that he said, “she is wholly unfit to occupy”.

“The Commissioner is plainly partisan in a role that demands impartiality,” Senator Babet said.

“Speaking on July 18th at Government House in NSW, Inman Grant made comments about the former and likely next President of the United States Donald Trump that should immediately disqualify her from an important independent regulatory role such as this.

“She implied in her speech that Trump was a “grave threat” to “democratic ideals and institutions” and went on to tell the crowd that President Trump was, and I quote, “a major super-spreader of mis and disinformation”.

“That Inman Grant describes the former President and current Republican nominee in such terms, just months before he is likely elected as the leader of a major ally and our most important security partner, is not only unacceptable but completely against the national interest.

“It is unconscionable that a bureaucrat so lacking in judgment could occupy such an important position in our nation. “Inman Grant has also acted beyond the scope of her role and has strayed into diplomatic foreign affairs territory.

“Furthermore, that Inman Grant offered no criticism or critique of Democrat leader Joe Biden, only served to reinforce the view that Inman Grant is completely biased. Worryingly, she does not attempt to disguise her disdain for President Trump and feels free to abuse the privilege of her government appointed position to score cheap partisan political points.

“Inman Grant herself has been accused by journalist Tyrone Clarke of “crying wolf” and pushing a “misleading” narrative about an uptick in race-based complaints as a result of the increased national discussion around the Voice referendum. In fact, there were only two complaints made by Indigenous Australians relating to the referendum between January 2022 and October 2023.

“The Commissioner also pursued Chris Elston also known as ‘Billboard Chris’ on the X platform (a Canadian citizen) for the grand crime of misgendering a biological female ‘Teddy Cook’ who now self identifies as a male. Teddy Cook has a previous professional working relationship with the office of the eSafety Commissioner. Is this the reason why Chris Elston was pursued so vehemently?

“The Commissioner is wielding her powers arbitrarily. She has not publicly sought to have the footage of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump deleted, but she zealously pursued the takedown of the footage from the Wakeley church stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel. Why the inconsistency? Did the Muslim vote affect the decision-making process?

“That an Australian bureaucrat would use their position in such an unprofessional manner – commenting on foreign leaders – would not be tolerated in any other instance and most certainly should not be tolerated in this one. She is a bureaucrat and not an elected Parliamentarian.

“Julie Inman Grant must be immediately removed from her role and replaced with someone who can be trusted to fulfil the duties of the position in an impartial manner rather than to use it as a platform for personal editorialising and political smearing,” Senator Babet said.

Hot on the heels of his coast-to-coast tour of Australia, Tucker Carlson is back in his home country at a time of national upheaval. As usual, Tucker casts some much-needed common sense over the events of the past week.

CLICK HERE to watch the video.

Former ASIC Chairman James Shipton has failed to file a defence in the Federal Court of Australia matter brought by Clive Palmer, it has been revealed.

Today, Mr Palmer accused Mr Shipton of being highly disrespectful to the Federal Court by not filing his defence by the court-specified date of July 5.

Mr Palmer has now filed an application for default judgement in the same proceedings.

“He is treating the court with contempt in relation to these proceedings,” Mr Palmer said.

“My interpretation of such inaction is that he has no defence and is guilty.

“This is no surprise considering the revelations we are hearing from Senate questions about the organisation he ran.”

In June, Mr Palmer launched legal action in the Federal Court of Australia against James Shipton for misfeasance in public office while he was Chairman of ASIC.

“James Shipton, while serving as ASIC Chairman clearly acted beyond his authority and acted untruthfully.

“It is clear that Mr Shipton had acted in excess of his power in a manner intended to cause me harm.

“James Shipton presided over a disastrous ASIC administration that failed to carry out its function as corporate regulator, and eventually resigned in disgrace while being investigated for receiving personal tax advice paid for by the Australian taxpayer.

“His actions have been a disgrace,” Mr Palmer said.

Tucker Carlson will be appearing at a special lunch event at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra as part of the Australian Freedom Conferences being held across the country in June.

Places are limited for the Canberra ‘Lunch with Tucker Carlson’ so book now to avoid disappointment. A three-course lunch and drinks are included in the price of the ticket.

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Tucker Carlson has sat face-to face with some of the world’s most powerful political figures and personalities. CLICK HERE to watch a compilation of his interviews. To get tickets to watch Tucker Carlson in Australia, CLICK HERE

Clive Palmer has announced details for a series of Australia-wide Freedom Conferences featuring American political commentator Tucker Carlson.

Presented by Mineralogy, The Australian Freedom Conferences with Tucker Carlson and Clive Palmer will visit Cairns, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne from June 21 to July 1, with tickets available through Ticketek.

CLICK HERE to go to Ticketek.

Mr Palmer said the tour will focus on waking up Australia and encouraging people to join the fight to protect the future for themselves and their families.

“I am very pleased to be bringing Tucker Carlson to Australia,” Mr Palmer said.

“Through his Tucker Carlson Network and other hosting roles with some of the world’s largest news outlets, Tucker has long advocated that news coverage in the west can be wrongly used as a tool of repression and control,” Mr Palmer said.

“He believes democracy cannot function properly in a society such as this and the only solution to ending the propaganda spiral was by telling the truth about things that matter without fear.

“I’m a proud that Australia will have the opportunity to hear from Tucker and our other esteemed guest speakers first hand through this upcoming national tour,” Mr Palmer said.

Tucker Carlson is looking forward teaming up with Clive Palmer in what will be his first visit to Australia.

Carlson said, “I’ve admired Australia all my life and watched carefully from across the world as its government became authoritarian during the COVID insanity. I could hardly believe it. I still can’t. I know many Australians feel the same way, and I’m excited to meet them.”

CLICK HERE to watch Tucker Carlson’s video

The Australian Freedom Conferences follow the sold-out, nation-wide speaking tour featuring world renowned COVID doctors in 2023, also facilitated by Mr Palmer.

Audiences around the country responded strongly to the leading medical experts, assisting the understanding of the COVID vaccines and their side effects, with tens of thousands of tickets sold.

In February, Mr Palmer set a worldwide precedent after funding a successful challenge to Queensland’s vaccination mandates imposed on police, ambulance and other frontline workers.

The State’s Supreme Court found the workers were unlawfully directed to receive vaccines or face termination of employment.

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Ticketek: CLICK HERE to book your Tickets

Video: CLICK HERE to watch Tucker Carlson’s video