LibGuides: Parliamentary Convention: Misinformation vs. Disinformation

Definitions

Misinformation: “false information that is spread, regardless of whether there is intent to mislead.”

Disinformation: “deliberately misleading or biased information; manipulated narrative or facts; propaganda.”

No. 20 - Parliamentary privilege
Parliamentary privilege is a function of the separate constitutional roles of parliament and the courts which enable these institutions to go about their business without being subject to outside interference or control.
What is parliamentary privilege and does it give Australian MPs total freedom of speech?
The Guardian Fri 16 Jun 2023
Infosheet 5 - Parliamentary privilege
Parliament of Australia Infosheet.

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