Daily Archives: February 8, 2006

Freedom of speech in Australia

Posted on February 8, 2006 by @ndy

Unlike the United States of America, Australia has no Constitutional guarantees to ‘free speech’ a la the First Amendment: Amendment I – Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression. Ratified December 15, 1791. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of … Continue reading →

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“To make shame more shameful still by making it public”

Posted on February 8, 2006 by @ndy

Today’s edition of The Age contains a report on Ciaron O’Reilly’s interrogation by ASIO. Says Ciaron: “I guess my best protection is to be as loud about it as possible… That is why I am saying this has happened to … Continue reading →

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