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We have a problem with freedom of speech

We have a problem with freedom of speech

by Mitchell Grant | Jan 12, 2021 | Current Affairs, Featured, Residents

Current attitudes are evidence of Australia’s historically sour relationship with the right to freedom of speech. It is high time this relationship was mended.

The modern media’s objectivity ends with their slogans

The modern media’s objectivity ends with their slogans

by Mitchell Grant | Aug 26, 2020 | Featured, Media

The problem in media today is not bias or a lack of objectivity, as is so often argued, but rather a press that pretends to be something it is not.

Since 2014, the Libs have cut $783 million in funding to the ABC

Since 2014, the Libs have cut $783 million in funding to the ABC

by Mitchell Grant | May 4, 2020 | Featured, Ladder, Media

I fear that the continued cuts to the ABC will exacerbate the issue, not solve it. For the move away from the mass media is the issue, not the perceived “state-run” nature of it.

The domino theory: Who could follow Bernardi?

The domino theory: Who could follow Bernardi?

by Mitchell Grant | Feb 8, 2017 | Featured, My take on.., Politics, Residents

Cory Bernardi flying the coop is, for the most part, harmless. However, with the hen house door ajar, the next one to go could be the start of something serious.

18C: Free speech and outrage culture clash

18C: Free speech and outrage culture clash

by Mitchell Grant | Nov 9, 2016 | Current Affairs, Featured, Residents

Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act is back in the spotlight, stoking a fire over free speech that flames even Left and Right default convention.

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