10 November 2016
IPA Poll: Most Support 18C Change
A Galaxy Research poll commissioned by the IPA has found that – of those that have an opinion – most support a change to section 18C that would remove the words “offend” and “insult”. This was covered in The Australian by Joe Kelly today: A new poll shows a majority of Australians disapprove of the Human Rights Commission for its pursuit
8 November 2016
IPA Welcomes Inquiry On Free Speech
The Institute of Public Affairs today welcomed the announcement of a parliamentary inquiry by the human rights committee into section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and curbs on freedom of speech in Australia. “This would help break the deadlock in parliament over section 18C and provide people with an opportunity to outline the consequences of limiting freedom of
2 November 2016
How The Bill Leak Saga Shows The Dangers Of 18C
The complaint made against Bill Leak shows everything that’s wrong with 18C, and why it must be repealed. The IPA’s Simon Breheny and Janet Albrechtsen explain what is at stake. Written by Simon Breheny and James Bolt Produced by James Bolt
