In Brazil, X doesn’t mark the spot
For the first time, a democratic government blocked access to a social media platform. Is Brazil taking the right step against Elon Musk’s X?
Malaysia asks Interpol to track down comedian who joked about MH370 flight
New York based comedian, Jocelyn Chia, is currently under investigation by Malaysian authorities for violating laws related to incitement and offensive online content.
General Freedom of Speech? Not an academic question
The High Court decision of Ridd v James Cook University and implications for intellectual freedom.
ACCESS DENIED: the ‘right-to-know’ Act that was never enacted
LSJ reports on a little-known law collecting dust.
Raids, outrage and reform: what now for press freedom?
Whistleblowers, sources and confidential information are critical to investigative journalism – but what happens when the law requires they be identified?
Public servants all atwitter: High Court has its say on “free speech”
What employers and employees can learn from the much-hyped Comcare v Banerji judgment. By JACK DE FLAMINGH and DANIEL ARGYRIS.
Losing my religion, losing my job?
Israel Folau’s dispute with Rugby Australia has exposed the glaring legal chasm between employment contracts and our right to share views on social media.
Freedom of speech in a master / servant relationship
An in-depth look at the debate about freedom of speech in an employment relationship. By JACK DE FLAMINGH.
A matter of democracy
Three new Australian laws seriously undermine media freedom.