Petition calls for truth in political advertising laws in NSW
This is a petition to the NSW Legislative Assembly arguing for truth in political advertising laws. It notes that misleading political advertising is currently legal in NSW, contrasts this with successful laws in South Australia (40 years) and the ACT, and points out that businesses are already prohibited from misleading conduct while politicians are not. It cites polling showing majority NSW resident support for such regulations.
Key quotes
It is perfectly legal to publish misleading political advertising in NSW, and it shouldn't be.
Truth in political advertising laws have operated successfully in South Australia for forty years, and were recently adopted in the Australian Capital Territory.
Across Australia, businesses are already prohibited from misleading and deceptive conduct in trade and commerce, but the same standard has not been applied to politicians.
The vast majority of NSW residents support laws to regulate misleading political advertising, according to polling results.
From the article
To the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly,
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