US EditionAlbanese ‘happy’ to ban annoying texts, won’t commit to make it happen
- The Trumpet of Patriots party, led by Clive Palmer, sent millions of unsolicited text messages during the recent federal election in Australia.
- This occurred because political parties are exempt from spam and privacy laws, allowing them to send texts without opt-out options or transparency, though some debate surrounds data sourcing methods.
- Recipients widely criticized the messages as invasive and annoying, sparking social media debate and questions about legality, despite the current laws permitting such campaign tactics.
- Journalist Aimee Edwards said, "Everyone you speak to seems to have seen one," noting broad public annoyance during this election campaign.
- Efforts to narrow political exemptions and require transparency failed to gain government support, suggesting such unsolicited texts will likely continue in future campaigns.
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Sick and tired of the election text message spam? There's nothing you can do
Explore how political spam texts, exempt from spam and privacy laws, shape Australia's 2025 election campaigns with outrageous promises and creative tactics.
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