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Freedom of speech is a crucial principle of a liberal democracy that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship, or legal sanction.

Protests, Polarisation and Immigration | The Stutchbury Sessions
Michael StutchburySeptember 15, 2025

You can listen to The Stutchbury Sessions on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM or listen...

Submission to the Senate Inquiry on Information Integrity
Michael StutchburySeptember 12, 2025

On behalf of the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS), we are pleased to provide the...

The rule of law, excessive regulation and free speech
Paul TaylorSeptember 11, 2025AP88

Foreword In the day that the 2024 parliamentary session concluded, more than 30 bills were...

Lattouf judgment evidence of an ABC that has badly lost its way
Tom SwitzerJune 26, 2025DAILY TELEGRAPH

The Federal Court’s judgment in favour of journalist Antoinette Lattouf represents not just humiliation for...

When hatred finds a home in our institutions
Peter KurtiJune 12, 2025SPECTATOR

I recently watched the documentary October 8, a searing and distressing film about the aftermath...

When it feels like Australia is falling apart, hard truths can bring us back
Peter KurtiJune 12, 2025DAILY TELEGRAPH

Faced with violent protests, rising antisemitism and growing cultural division, Australians are entitled to ask...

What are we fighting for? Islamism and the threat to liberal values
David KilcullenNovember 12, 2014

As prepared I want first to thank the Centre for Independent Studies for the opportunity...

A Quartet of Freedoms: Freedom of Religion, Speech, Association and Conscience
Jeremy Sammut, Peter Kurti, Robert ForsythOctober 16, 2014OP135

Political Rights, to which Australia is a signatory, gives high prominence to freedom of religion....

Conversation with Daniel Hannan
Nick CaterFebruary 14, 2014

Nick Cater in conversation with Daniel Hannan MEP February, 2014 Daniel Hannan is one of...

After the Riot: the Meaning for Multicultural Australia
Benjamin Herscovitch, Jeremy Sammut, Peter KurtiOctober 11, 2012IA135

Innocence of Muslims Among thinking Australians, these concerns are not a manifestation of inherent prejudice;...

You Can’t Say That! Freedom of Speech and the Invisible Muzzle
Brendan O'Neill, James Allan, Janet Albrechtsen, Thilo SarrazinFebruary 6, 2012OP124

This collection of four speeches warns against the increasing restrictions on free speech in a...

Freedom of Speech in the Constitution
Nicholas AroneyOctober 13, 1998PM40

In recent years, the decisions and methods of the High Court of Australia have been...

Social media doesn’t equal votes
Monica WilkieMay 24, 2019Ideas@TheCentre

The impact of social media on politics is a contentious topic. Some argue social media...

Something amiss in live-and-let-live Australia
Peter KurtiMay 10, 2019AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

Found guilty of a serious breach of his contract with Rugby Australia (RA), Israel Folau...

Folau free speech debate: both sides need to show tolerance
Simon Cowan, Monica WilkieApril 21, 2019CANBERRA TIMES

It will be deeply ironic if rugby union star Israel Folau is fired for condemning...

Left must stop crucifying voices of dissent
Peter KurtiApril 18, 2019The Daily Telegraph

Easter is the perfect time for protest and dissent. It’s when Christians celebrate the resurrection...

Israel Folau and the tyranny of tolerance
Peter KurtiApril 18, 2019SPECTATOR FLAT WHITE

Rugby Australia’s attempt to remove Israel Folau from the game is now being presented as...

Hard won is easily lost
April PalmerleeApril 18, 2006The Courier Mail

From Beirut to Baghdad , the streets are overflowing with calls for freedom and liberty,...

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Submission to the Senate Inquiry on Information Integrity
Michael StutchburySeptember 12, 2025

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