Petition
Defend Civil Liberties: Challenge the Online Censorship Law
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
The Online Safety Act threatens free speech by giving regulators power to suppress legal content. Vague definitions mean political opinions and independent reporting risk being silenced. This law goes too far—we need proportionate, rights-based legislation.
We want the government to repeal the Online Safety Act in its current form and replace it with clear, targeted legislation that protects children and tackles genuine online abuse—without infringing on free expression. Any future law must define key terms, safeguard legal speech, and avoid empowering unaccountable censorship through platforms or regulators.
Why it was rejected
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Timeline
| 28 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.