The truth on why lying in political advertising is legal

We expect safeguards for advertisers to provide fact-based information that isn't deceptive or misleading. Sadly, when it comes to political advertising, the same cannot be said.

So why is it that our politicians are allowed to be less than truthful when it comes to political advertising? And isn't it time that we rectify this issue?

On this extra episode of The Briefing, we speak with Independent MP Zali Stegall, who today is advocating for change by introducing a 'Voter Protections' bill to Parliament, to help stop the lies.

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