Freedom of speech not protected through censorship
The federal government’s decision this week to withdraw its legislation requiring social media companies to regulate misinformation represents a victory …
Culture & Society Commentaries
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War on misinformation doomed to fail: tariffs a case in point
Experts in misinformation will no doubt be closely following the extraordinary claims being thrown around during the US election, for …
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Having an authority to rule on what is truth is deeply problematic
There is no better sign of the loss of faith in democracy than the belief that government must protect people …
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Gaza intake strains our generosity … and security
Many are questioning the wisdom of the Albanese government’s decision to grant visas to Palestinian refugees fleeing the war in …
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Citizenship demands a common language
Since Hamas’s invasion of Israel on October 7, Australian multiculturalism has been unprecedented strain as the politics of the Middle …
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What future for Australian multiculturalism?
The fate of Australian multiculturalism may have been sealed on the steps of the Sydney Opera House on Monday 9 …
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No offence, but the wokerati are killing free expression
In a wide-ranging interview with the New Yorker, legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld explains how the hard left has killed comedy. …
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Religious freedom is not an absolute right
It seems we are to go through yet another debate on the issue of religious freedom. Following an Australian Law …
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The War for Australia’s Past
The War for Australia’s Past. Australia ought to be in the world’s gaze for being a successful, affluent, confident country …
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Let’s make Australia Day a day for dialogue, not division
Forty years ago, I pledged to share Australia’s democratic beliefs and respect the rights and liberties of the Australian people. …