Chris Berg: Markets, liberty and technology

Topic

Section 18C

Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act and the debate over it.

Related topics
Free speechHuman rights and equalityLiberalism and libertarianismMediaGovernment and bureaucracyInstitutional economics and public choice

Research 1

Section 18C, Human Rights, and Media Reform: An Institutional Analysis of the 2011–13 Australian Free Speech DebateBerg, C. and Davidson, S. (2016) · Agenda – A Journal of Policy Analysis and Reform 23(1)

Policy 2

Opening statement to Commonwealth Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry into Freedom of speech in AustraliaBerg, C. and Breheny, S. (2017) · Speeches and presentationsThe Case for the Repeal of Section 18CBerg, C., Breheny, S., Begg, M. and Bushnell, A. (2016) · Institute of Public Affairs

Commentary 6

Curbing Free Speech Would Deprive Us Of Powerful Tool To Wield Against Islamist RadicalismThe Age · 1 Mar 2015Free speech is non-negotiableIPA Review · 10 Aug 2014How George Brandis’ Race-Hate Laws Are Good For DemocracyThe Age · 30 Mar 2014Politics Stands In The Way Of A Full 18C RepealABC The Drum · 25 Mar 2014Freedom: The Forgotten Human RightABC The Drum · 12 Nov 2013The assault on freedom of speechIPA Review · 1 Dec 2011