Freedom of speech: UNSW Law Journal
9th December 2005
Free speech has been challenged by a series of developments in Australia, including the Federal Government’s new anti-terror laws, the High Court’s consideration of the implied freedom of political communication, and the ongoing discussion about cross-media ownership laws.
The latest issue of the UNSW Law Journal, Freedom of Speech – Contemporary Issues, contains the first coordinated academic response to the debate now surrounding freedom of speech.
The publication brings together a range of views and suggestions for reform, with contributions by experts in the field including:
The latest issue of the UNSW Law Journal, Freedom of Speech – Contemporary Issues, contains the first coordinated academic response to the debate now surrounding freedom of speech.
The publication brings together a range of views and suggestions for reform, with contributions by experts in the field including:
- Adrienne Stone, ANU, The Limits of Constitutional Text and Structure Revisited
- Ben Saul, UNSW Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Speaking of Terror: Criminalising Incitement to Violence
- Eric Barendt, University College London, Threats to Freedom of Speech in the United Kingdom?
- Jack R Herman, Press Council of Australia, Freedom of Press: Under Threat?
- Paul Jones, UNSW School of Sociology and Anthropology, Australian Cross-Media Ownership Rules and Freedom of Political Communication
- Quentin Dempster, ABC TV, Free Speech, the Commercialisation of News Value Judgments and the Future of the ABC
Leading defamation barrister and former Media Watch presenter Stuart Littlemore QC will launch the journal at the offices of Mallesons Stephen Jacques in Sydney on Monday 12 December 2005.
“Few issues have excited as much interest and debate this year as freedom of speech,” said Journal editor, Roslyn Cook. “This publication brings together commentary by leading academics and stakeholders on the most important issues affecting free speech today. It is a useful resource for lawyers, academics and the media.”
The UNSW Law Journal is a refereed publication and one of the most widely cited legal reviews in Australia. It is also the only entirely student-run publication of its kind.
For more information: Roslyn Cook, Editor, 0412 835 519 e: law.journal@unsw.edu.au; Michael Scarf, Executive Editor, 0402 152 433
Media contact: Denise Knight, UNSW Media Office, 9385 3192 / 0405 207 685
Date issued: 9 December 2005
“Few issues have excited as much interest and debate this year as freedom of speech,” said Journal editor, Roslyn Cook. “This publication brings together commentary by leading academics and stakeholders on the most important issues affecting free speech today. It is a useful resource for lawyers, academics and the media.”
The UNSW Law Journal is a refereed publication and one of the most widely cited legal reviews in Australia. It is also the only entirely student-run publication of its kind.
For more information: Roslyn Cook, Editor, 0412 835 519 e: law.journal@unsw.edu.au; Michael Scarf, Executive Editor, 0402 152 433
Media contact: Denise Knight, UNSW Media Office, 9385 3192 / 0405 207 685
Date issued: 9 December 2005
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