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Submission to the ACCC AdTech Inquiry
Reset Australia would like to thank the Australian Competition and Consumer Commision (ACCC) for the opportunity to input into the Digital advertising services inquiry Interim Report. We commend the …
Parliamentary Friends of Making Social Media Safe launches in Canberra
The Parliamentary Friends of Making Social Media Safe was launched in Canberra this morning by Communications Minister Paul Fletcher and Shadow Communications Minister Michelle Rowland. Reset …
Big Tech's 'Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation’ is both pointless and shameless
The code of practice launched by the Digital Industry Group (DIGI) today is pointless and should be replaced by an independent public regulator with the power to inspect and audit algorithms, …
Facebook opts for Australians seeing dangerous, unchecked misinformation, rather than pay for news
Facebook’s decision to pull news from its Australian users reveals just how little the platform cares about stopping misinformation, says Reset Australia. “Facebook blocking news in the middle of a …
Facebook wants Australians seeing dangerous, unchecked misinformation instead of paying for news
Facebook’s decision to pull news from its Australian users reveals just how little the platform cares about stopping misinformation, according to Reset Australia. “Facebook blocking news in the middle …
Submission to the Online Safety Bill 2020
Reset Australia is an independent, non-partisan organisation committed to driving public policy advocacy, research, and civic engagement to strengthen our democracy within the context of technology. …
Submission on Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code) Bill 2020
Who we are Reset Australia is an independent, non-partisan organisation committed to driving public policy advocacy, research, and civic engagement to strengthen our democracy within the context of …
Unchecked misinformation risks Australia’s vaccine response
A newly formed coalition of health and technology experts is calling on the Australian Parliament to force Big Tech companies to reveal the true extent of COVID-19 misinformation. In a letter sent to …
Statement to the Senate Inquiry on the News Media Bargaining Code
Read by Matt Nguyen First, we at Reset Australia would like to thank all the Senators for their time, and the opportunity to share our thoughts on this world-leading legislative agenda. Reset …
Free speech debate a convenient distraction for Big Tech
Decisions about closing someone’s social media account should be transparent and there should be avenues to appeal, says Reset Australia, but ultimately the real harm from Big Tech’s unchecked …
New rules needed for out-of-control social media
Social media giants need new rules that meet Australian community expectations, says Reset Australia. “It’s time for social media to grow up and accept public oversight is coming,” said Chris Cooper, …
Big tech acts too little, too late to tackle misinformation
Moves by social media giants to suspend outgoing US President Donald Trump will do little to tackle the extent of misinformation online, says Reset Australia. Chris Cooper, executive director of the …
Perth's quarantine escapee just tip of the iceberg of social media threat to Australia's COVID-19 response
Perth’s quarantine escapee just tip of the iceberg of social media threat to Australia’s COVID-19 response Australia’s COVID-19 response is under threat from unchecked social media companies, as …
Australians fear COVID-19 misinformation threat, want transparency
Australians fear unchecked misinformation online could derail our COVID-19 vaccination efforts, and want to see greater transparency about the extent of the problem, new polling has found. Reset …
Google, Facebook's weak disinformation code sets Australia up to repeat failures of EU
Google and Facebook’s voluntary disinformation code doesn’t offer Australians any real protections from the effects of dangerous and false information online, say Reset Australia. ACMA asked the …
Submission on the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation
To: DIGI From: Reset Australia Reset Australia would like to thank DIGI for the opportunity to input on the proposed Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation. Reset Australia is an independent, …
Submission on the Review of the Privacy Act 1988
To: Attorney-General’s Department From: Reset Australia Reset Australia would like to thank the Attorney-General’s Department for the opportunity to input on the Review of the Privacy Act 1988. Reset …
The impact of technology on our society in 2020
It is important to highlight that this survey was conducted at the start of 2020 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns which saw usage of digital platforms across Australia …
Reset Australia launches with agenda to counter digital threats to democracy
Australia is set to become a key player in the global push to tackle digital threats to democracy and rein in Big Tech, as the international Reset network launches a local affiliate. Reset Australia …
Facebook's aggressive threats reveal it cares more about its bottom line than fighting misinformation
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. Facebook’s aggressive response to the federal government’s move to force big tech to pay for Australian news stories …
Final Draft of the News Media and Digital Platform Mandatory Bargaining Code
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. Responsible Technology Australia (RTA) would like to thank the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) …
Social media needs to grow up and be transparent about infodemic
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. Social media needs to be compelled to be transparent about the extent of its misinformation problem, particularly …
Google paying for real news is good, but will need to link with crackdown on fake news
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. Reports that Google may begin to pay for news is a positive step, but more is urgently needed to protect journalism …
Australia must reform social media to protect democracy and stop disinformation
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. Foreign Minister Marise Payne is right to warn against the power disinformation campaigns have to disrupt democracy, …
How tough is Facebook’s misinformation crackdown?
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. Facebook reviewed and approved advertisements which targeted Australians with misinformation about coronavirus, as …
Forcing tech giants to pay for real news is good, but will need to link with crackdown on fake news
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. The federal government’s move to introduce a mandatory code of conduct that will force Facebook and Google to pay for …
Fake news checklist to fight against COVID-19 misinformation
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. Fake information about coronavirus is diverting previous resources away from Australia’s fight against COVID-19, says …
Information Commissioner's legal action against Facebook shows need for systemic reform of social media
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. Responsible Technology Australia says Information Commissioner’s legal action against Facebook over the Cambridge …
Facebook's 'trust us' approach to COVID-19 fake news is failing, Australia must demand transparency
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. The federal government should reject Facebook’s ‘trust us’ approach to the spread of dangerous COVID-19 fake news and …
Response to the proposed Online Safety Act
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. Responsible Technology Australia (RTA) would like to thank the Australian Government for the opportunity to input on …
Social media giants must make extent of misinformation public to help fight coronavirus
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. Social media giants must be transparent about the extent of coronavirus misinformation spreading on their platforms …
Minister Fletcher’s recognition of the need for social media guardrails a giant step forward
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. Responsible Technology Australia has commended Communications Minister Paul Fletcher for advancing the national …
Submission on the Final Report of the ACCC Digital Platforms Inquiry
Reset Australia formerly operated under the name Responsible Technology Australia. To: The Treasury - The Australian Government From: Responsible Technology Australia Responsible Technology Australia …