Twitter’s announcement that it will censor tweets on a country-by-country basis has triggered an immediate global outrage about free speech.
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Rundle: Bolt stuck between left and right
The Right has sought to portray Andrew Bolt’s support as coming solely from its own side. Yet this is the opposite of the truth.
Bolt divides over court ruling
An attack on free speech or a win against racial offence in the media? The Federal Court ruling that Andrew Bolt breached the Racial Discrimination Act has the commentariat in two distinct camps.
Gillard’s ‘lashing’ of the High Court
Criticism of the prime minister for attacking the High Court is rather precious, for a number of reasons. For a country that allegedly likes its politics “rough and tumble”, we’re suddenly all very precious.
Free speech at risk as Google embroiled in ‘nym wars’
There’s a struggle going on at the moment between the world’s biggest internet company and its users over the right to be pseudonymous or anonymous online, writes Jason Wilson, an assistant professor in journalism at the University of Canberra.
Mayne: Murdoch only champions free speech away from home
It has been a full month since the Murdoch phone hacking scandal blew up and, after more than 30 contributions across various media platforms, Stephen Mayne finally got a rise out of the empire today.
Advice to Mick Molloy: fake your apology better next time
Mick Molloy and Network Ten have lost their defamation battle against Adelaide identity Nicole Cornes in a ruling that could have far ranging implications for free speech.
‘Cheeky Australian’ in shock Canada election scandal-gate
Canadians were prevented from learning the results of their own elections yesterday, until social media lent some assistance.
Shame, shame, shame: Hinch a victim of campaign against free speech
The prosecution of Derryn Hinch reflects our indifference to the legal system’s ongoing campaign against free speech, or at least free speech in its limited Australian form. And the Victorian legal system is the epicentre of these attacks.
Inside the hive-mind
Anonymous is supposed to be a “juvenile” “underground hate group”. A look at its operations reveals a complex and thoughtful movement that is unlike traditional real-world activism.
Catherine Deveny: I’m dumped and I’m devastated
Catherine Deveny won’t let herself be defined by two tweets, as she lets loose at the Twitter scandal that got her sacked, those who get offended over free speech and why she writes for her kids.
Why lawyers should be allowed to speak out
If a brave Scottish lawyer wins his case, Australian judges might have to rethink their position on lawyers using the media to advocate for clients, writes Greg Barns.
Harry Potter and the battle for free speech
Gripping scenes in a New York court this week, as famed Harry Potter author JK Rowling and her publisher are suing another publisher, RDR Books, writes Charles Richardson.
