Michelle Rowland
Stories
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.
Australia Backs Down on Censorship Law Plan to Fine Tech Giants for “Misinformation”
Australia’s U-turn on social media fines underscores a heated battle between regulation and free expression.
Australia Unveils “Digital Duty of Care” Modeled on UK and EU Online Censorship Laws
A “Digital Duty of Care” raises fresh concerns over censorship and government overreach in Australia’s push for safer platforms.
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Is a Backdoor to Digital ID
Tech giants face pressure in Australia as new “age assurance” law seeks to bar under-16s from social media.
Critics Slam Australia’s “MAD” Censorship Bill as a Major Threat to Free Speech
The MAD Bill passes the House, sparking fierce debate over free speech and surveillance in Australia.
Australia’s Free Speech Crosshairs: Sweeping Anti-Disinformation Bill Draws Fierce Backlash
Opponents argue that the proposed laws will empower bureaucrats to determine “official truth,” creating a chilling effect on political debate.
Australia’s Latest Censorship Bill Threatens Big Fines Over Online “Misinformation”
A major turning point in Australia’s move against free speech.
Australian Ministers Urge Stricter Online Censorship of “Misogynistic” Speech
Government demands for stricter content control raise concerns over free speech and algorithmic overreach.
Australia’s Opposition Calls for Extended Online Age Verification, Digital ID, to Combat Anonymity
Australia’s major political parties support digital ID.
Australian PM Pushes for Crackdown on “Misogynistic” Speech Amid Fears Free Speech Is Fading
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s latest push for stringent internet censorship will continue to spark debate over free speech.
Australia’s Communications Minister Tells People to Report Social Media Posts to the Chief Censor
Australia’s push for more online censorship sparks debate as the Communications Minister urges citizens to report speech to the eSafety commissioner.
