The Free Speech Debate:

Freedom of expression and tolerance are core features of our democracy. How is free speech justified in Australia? What laws are in place to protect people from defamation and discrimination such as racial vilification? Which speech deserves special protections; should some speech acts be punished?...

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Main Author: Healey, Justin (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Thirroul, NSW The Spinney Press 2017
Series:Issues in Society v.420
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Online Access:HWR01
Summary:Freedom of expression and tolerance are core features of our democracy. How is free speech justified in Australia? What laws are in place to protect people from defamation and discrimination such as racial vilification? Which speech deserves special protections; should some speech acts be punished? When does the right to freedom of expression become a right to offend? Is free speech at risk in Australia, or is the balance right? Also includes: worksheets and activities, fast facts, glossary, web links, index
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Physical Description:1 online resource (65 pages)
ISBN:9781925339413

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