The Lies Have It
Following the Voice Referendum, new Australia Institute research shows that almost nine in ten (87%) Australians want Parliament to pass truth in political advertising laws before the next federal election.
This was recorded on Tuesday 17th October 2023 and things may have changed since recording.
The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute
Guest:
Bill Browne, Director, Democracy & Accountability Director, the Australia Institute // @Browne90
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey
Edited by: Emily Perkins
Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions
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