Freedom of speech in Australia is hardly a straightforward concept. Generation J looks at its limitations and benefits, and the controversy around Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.
In this episode of Generation J, we look at free speech and the controversy around Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. We explore how absolute free speech affects other freedoms and look at who actually benefits from free speech.
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Interviewee: Johan Lidberg is a senior lecturer in journalism at Monash University where he teaches journalism law and ethics
Presenter: Charles Taylor is a third-year journalism student and the executive producer of Generation J.