Anonymity Online

Providing users with a platform to contribute to public debate without having to reveal their identity has been seen as one of the building blocks of online communication. But a growing awareness of the impact of online harm has led to some questioning of the desirability of anonymous commenting. 

There are strong arguments on both sides of the debate about online anonymity. In Australia, it is now linked with the legal issues associated with liability in defamation for third party comments and the protection sought by media companies in the wake of the recent Voller decision of the High Court.

This webinar will explore the interconnecting issues of online defamation and regulation of social media content raised in the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022. 

Moderated by Angela Flannery, Partner, Holding Redlich and Committee member IIC Australian Chapter

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Senator the Hon. Amanda Stoker
Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General, Assistant Minister for Industrial Relations, Assistant Minister for Women

PANEL SPEAKERS:

Professor Katharine Gelber, University of Queensland

Barrister, Richard Potter SC

Snap Inc, Head of Public Policy, Henry Turnbull