Hate speech laws have existed in various forms in Australia for well over a decade. Unlike other countries, such as the United States and Canada, they have not faced constitutional hurdles to their existence. The general acceptance of hate speech laws in Australia opens intellectual space for the exploration of a range of interesting questions regarding the laws’ operation, the underlying values they pursue and the context within which hate speech is occurring.
Hate speech and freedom of speech in Australia
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On many criteria, Australia has been a pioneering democracy. As one of the oldest continuing...
Australia- The State of Democracy
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A fascinating insight into what Australians think about contemporary political and social issues using data...
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