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HomeTag: Liberty

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Finally, Parliament Can Act On Restoring The Right To Free Speech

Finally, Parliament Can Act On Restoring The Right To Free Speech

Simon Breheny 20 July 2018 Constitution and law, Freedom of speech,

There is no right not to be ­offended. Yet dozens of provisions on the commonwealth statute books make it unlawful or illegal to ­offend. There is a right to freedom of speech, and each of these...

Originally appeared in The Australian
Research Papers
A Report Into Religious Liberty In Australia: Provided To The Religious Freedom Review Expert Panel

A Report Into Religious Liberty In Australia: Provided To The Religious Freedom Review Expert Panel

Morgan Begg 4 April 2018 Faith and society, Ipa today,

“Religious and other beliefs and convictions are part of the humanity of every individual. They are an integral part of his personality and individuality. In a civilised society individuals...

PUBLICATIONS
Turnbull’s 18C On Steroids

Turnbull’s 18C On Steroids

Gideon Rozner 9 February 2018 Freedom of speech, In the news,

Rahm Emmanuel, one-time Chief of Staff in the Obama Administration, once said: ‘You never let a serious crisis go to waste… It’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.’ It...

Originally appeared in The Spectator Australia
In The News
The Freedom Conundrum

The Freedom Conundrum

Matthew Lesh 19 August 2017 Ideas and liberty, In the news,

Recently I attended the Centre for Policy Studies’ Margaret Thatcher Conference on Security 2017 at the august Guildhall in the heart of the City of London. The theme of the day was threats to the...

Originally appeared in The Spectator Australia
In The News
Indigenous Treaty Would Divide Australia Into Two Nations According To Race

Indigenous Treaty Would Divide Australia Into Two Nations According To Race

John Roskam and Simon Breheny 31 May 2017 Ideas and liberty, In the news,

All Australians are equal. This principle is the basis of our freedoms and a cornerstone of the Australian constitution. Our nation’s founding document should unify us – not divide us...

Originally appeared in The Sydney Morning Herald
In The News
At Least The British Have A Choice

At Least The British Have A Choice

Brett Hogan 23 May 2017 Ideas and liberty, In the news,

There has already been much debate about British Labour’s election manifesto commitment to re-nationalise the UK’s energy, rail, water and postage networks as well as Conservative promises to...

Originally appeared in The Spectator Australia
Media Releases
Coalition Must Take Commitment To Freedom Of Speech To The Next Election

Coalition Must Take Commitment To Freedom Of Speech To The Next Election

Simon Breheny 30 March 2017 Freedom of speech, Ipa today,

“The Coalition government must take its commitment to reform section 18C to the next election,” said Simon Breheny, director of policy at the free market think tank the Institute of...

In The News
18c Decision Could Mark The End Of The Beginning For PM Malcolm Turnbull

18c Decision Could Mark The End Of The Beginning For PM Malcolm Turnbull

John Roskam 24 March 2017 Freedom of speech, In the news,

We might soon be approaching the end of the beginning of Malcolm Turnbull’s prime ministership. A harsh critic of his government might argue that since the federal election in July last year...

Originally appeared in The Australian Financial Review
Media Releases
IPA Welcomes Substantial Changes To 18C

IPA Welcomes Substantial Changes To 18C

John Roskam 21 March 2017 Freedom of speech, Ipa today,

“The IPA welcomes the Turnbull Government’s commitment to make substantial legislative changes section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act,” according to John Roskam, Executive...

Bill Leak’s final speech

Bill Leak’s final speech

James Bolt 11 March 2017 Freedom of speech, Ipa today,

Bill Leak wrote his last public speech for the launch of his new book, Trigger Warning, which he delivered at the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney on Wednesday night. Here’s an excerpt...

In The News
Demand Remains For Free Speech

Demand Remains For Free Speech

Simon Breheny 2 March 2017 Freedom of speech, In the news,

It is disappointing that the parliamentary committee charged with looking into one of Australia’s most insidious anti-free speech laws has failed to recommend its repeal. The Parliamentary...

Originally appeared in The Daily Telegraph
Media Releases
New Study Finds 307 Breaches Of Fundamental Legal Rights In Federal Laws

New Study Finds 307 Breaches Of Fundamental Legal Rights In Federal Laws

Simon Breheny 24 February 2017 Constitution and law, Ideas and liberty,

“The fundamental legal rights of all Australians are being persistently eroded under federal laws,” says Simon Breheny, Director of Policy at free-market think tank the Institute of...

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