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Bigger picture compels better hate speech laws

Focus is on the effect of hate speech on society rather than everyday bloviating.

Dita De Boni Wed, 30 Jun 2021

In 2007, Greens MP Sue Bradford introduced an amendment to repeal section 59 of the Crimes Act, which removed the defence of ‘reasonable force’ for adults who physically punished their children.

The members’ bill was eventually passed but not for lack of concerted opposition to the bill

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Dita De Boni Wed, 30 Jun 2021
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