Published: 12 April 2017
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Where were the advocates for changes to 18C, who so fiercely defended free speech, when a Palestinian activist had his visa cancelled?
Australia is in danger – Amira Hass – Haaretz 12.04.17
The state Down Under recently revoked the visa of a noted Palestinian activist - the long arm of Israel is most apparent.
We spoke to the Palestinian activist who was barred from Australia – Gina Rushton – BuzzFeed 10.04.17
‘It is so ironic during this time, when freedom of speech is such an issue for the government.’
Australian liberals must oppose the banning of Bassem Tamimi – Patrick Hannaford – Spiked 10.04.17
It’s been less than a month since the Turnbull government took a stand for free speech by attempting to reform section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. But the government and its supporters have already sacrificed their pro-free speech credibility by denying a visa to a Palestinian activist.
And see: What’s behind Australia’s cancellation of Palestinian activist’s visa?
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