Govt Takes Fresh Steps To Block Release Of Free Speech Docs
The Attorney General’s Department has taken fresh steps to prevent the publication of submissions made…More
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Xenophon Smashes Brandis-Abbott Spin On Occupied Palestine
Independent federal Senator Nick Xenophon has delivered a comprehensive – and at times stunning –…More
Bigotted Buddies Might Be Why Brandis Pushes Silence On 18c
In the debate around the Abbott Government’s proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA),…More
Brandis Blocks Public Airing Of Free Speech Submissions
The Abbott Government has refused to make public any of the 5,000-plus submissions it has…More
Tony Abbott's Overseas Jaunt: I call Shenanigans!
Just because a politician says something, doesn’t mean it’s true. ‘There will be no new…More
How Do We Draw The Line On Free Speech?
The right to free speech is an essential ingredient for any modern democracy, but were…More
Humour Isn't A Total Defence Against Bigotry
So far it’s been largely left to lawyers, academics, media buffs, public servants and politicians…More
Stop Spying On Timor, Court Tells Australia
Yesterday, the ICJ delivered a provisional decision in a case that East Timor brought against…More
Brandis' Hypocrisy On Human Rights
As you would expect of the new Attorney-General in a recently elected federal government, Senator…More
How Will Abbott Treat ASIO Refugees?
As the new Abbott government prepares to act on its policy promises, thousands of asylum…More