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Australia Passes New Hate Speech Law, Raising Free Speech Fears
By redefining hate as a matter of perception, the new law risks making emotional response the measure of criminal guilt.
Australia’s New Hate Speech Bill Is Reckless, Contradictory, and Repressive
Australia’s hate law rewrites justice into a guessing game where imagined offense can cost you five years of your life.
The Encryption Double Life of Canberra
Behind closed screens, the same officials pushing to weaken privacy laws are perfecting the art of vanishing conversations.
Sydney’s Fake Antisemitic Terror Plot: How a Criminal Scam Led to Sweeping Censorship Laws
A lie fueled the panic, but the laws it birthed are here to stay.
Session’s Escape Plan: How a Visit From Police Pushed It to Leave the Country
Session relocates to Switzerland in response to Australian police visit, reflecting privacy-first stance amid rising global government pressures.
Facial Recognition Company Says There’s Nothing to Worry About
The technology is increasingly rolling out in stores.
Australia Passes Sweeping Internet Surveillance Bill
“No one is safe under these new laws.”
Australia’s Anti-Encryption Bill Is Allowing the Government to Openly Spy on Journalists
Here’s another consequence of Australia’s shockingly invasive law.
Australian Journalist Annika Smethurst Reported on the Australian Government’s Invasive Spying on Its Own People. as a Result, Her Home Was Raided by Police
Australia has been criticized for its heavy-handed approach in recent years.
