22nd Jun 2021, 10:33 PM – Senate Online Safety Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Expression and consultation

The majority voted against amendments introduced by the Australian Greens, which means they failed.

Amendment text

SHEET 1275

(1) Clause 46, page 46 (after line 32), after paragraph (1) (f), insert:

(fa) the expectation that, when meeting the expectations set out in paragraphs (a) to (f), the provider of the service will take reasonable steps to:

(i) ensure that material is not removed unnecessarily; and

(ii) ensure that access to material is not restricted unnecessarily; and

(iii) minimise the impact of meeting basic online safety expectations on freedom of expression, including expression in the form of advertising and educational materials and as part of the conduct of lawful business;

SHEET 1299

(1) Clause 140, page 119 (after line 30), at the end of subparagraph (1) (e) (ii), add:

(iii) the body or association consulted with at least one body or association that represents the interests of consumers about the development of the code; and