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Australian Misinformation Bill Faces Roadblock From 2 More Senators
The legislation has been described as ‘dangerous’ by the Opposition.
Australia’s Misinformation Bill Faces Upper House Battle as Elon Musk, Senators Cite Free Speech Threat
Two independent Senators Tammy Tyrrell and David Pocock have already indicated they will oppose the bill.
Nigel Biggar on the ‘Soft Centre’: Moderates Have Allowed Free Speech to Erode
Theologian Nigel Biggar is touring Australia.
Christian, Muslim Leaders Concerned Australian ‘Misinformation’ Bill Could Limit Moral, Spiritual Discussions
The Christ the Good Shepherd Church condemned the use of the Sydney stabbing incident earlier this year to further a ‘political censorship agenda.’
Poll Backs More Freedom at New Zealand Universities
A new poll by the NZ Free Speech Union, conducted by Curia Market Research, shows support for funding universities based on their support for free speech.
Opinion: Who Needs Free Speech When You Can Have ‘Safe Speech?’
Eight reasons why the muzzle of moderation trumps the megaphone of freedom.
Australian Opposition Backs US Approach on TikTok
Elon Musk has indicated he does not support a TikTok ban in the states.
Up to 5 Years in Prison for Possession of a Meme? Hermann Kelly on Ireland’s New Hate Speech Bill
Hermann Kelly is president of the Irish Freedom Party, which promotes preserving Irish culture and national identity.
Misinformation Crackdown ‘The Revenge of the Establishment’: British Pundit
‘Often what they mean by misinformation is ordinary people who have the temerity to disagree with the elites.’
Video Takedown Fight With Musk’s X Lands in Court
The eSafety commissioner had ordered the removal of the footage but X’s response was to block the video to Australian IP addresses, the court was told.
Court Overturns Ban on Conservative Conference in Brussels in Win for Free Speech Advocates
‘In allowing the National Conservatism Conference to continue, the Administrative Court has come down on the side of basic human rights.’
The ‘Sprawling Enterprise’ of Government Censorship: AG Liz Murrill on Murthy v. Missouri Updates | ATL:NOW
In this episode, I speak with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to get an update on Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court case on government censorship.
Missouri AG Who Brought Free Speech Case Against Biden Administration ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About SCOTUS Ruling
‘This has never been about truth, it’s always been about power ... the federal government is not in the truth-determining business.’
