Section 18C

Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act and the debate over it. Part of Free speech · Human rights and equality.

Opening statement to Commonwealth Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry into Freedom of speech in Australia

Speeches and presentations · Berg, C. and Breheny, S. (2017) · Speeches and presentations
The Case for the Repeal of Section 18C

Submissions and reports · Berg, C., Breheny, S., Begg, M. and Bushnell, A. (2016) · Institute of Public Affairs
Section 18C, Human Rights, and Media Reform: An Institutional Analysis of the 2011–13 Australian Free Speech Debate

Journal articles · Berg, C. and Davidson, S. (2016) · Agenda – A Journal of Policy Analysis and Reform 23(1)
Curbing Free Speech Would Deprive Us Of Powerful Tool To Wield Against Islamist Radicalism

Commentary · The Age · 1 March 2015
Free speech is non-negotiable

Commentary · IPA Review · 10 August 2014
How George Brandis’ Race-Hate Laws Are Good For Democracy

Commentary · The Age · 30 March 2014
Politics Stands In The Way Of A Full 18C Repeal

Commentary · ABC The Drum · 25 March 2014
Freedom: The Forgotten Human Right

Commentary · ABC The Drum · 12 November 2013
The assault on freedom of speech

Commentary · IPA Review · 1 December 2011

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