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Tension with the US could rise as opinions differ on freedom of speech

Chris Merritt The Australian December 26, 20224 Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has something in common with Donald Trump: they both claim to be committed to freedom of communication. But when you look at their regulatory approaches, Trump and Rowland have very different ideas about how to balance freedom of communication with the goal of protectingContinue reading “Tension with the US could rise as opinions differ on freedom of speech”

The generation who want to shut you up

Flat White Alexandra Marshall Getty Images Alexandra Marshall 23 November 2024 7:42 PM Last week I was invited to give a speech on the escalation of government censorship for Western Heritage Australia. We were there to talk about the Misinformation and Disinformation Bill, which sits dead on arrival after the Greens promised to vote itContinue reading “The generation who want to shut you up”

An open letter to senators: do not pass this MaD bill

Tony Nikolic The Spectator Australia 11 November 2024 Dear Senators, I write with a deep sense of urgency, sadness, and unwavering opposition to the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 (the MaD Bill). You may not share my stance on free speech, but as an Australian patriot, deeply in love with thisContinue reading “An open letter to senators: do not pass this MaD bill”