Australia: Freedom of speech and insult in the High Court of Australia

Adrienne Stone*, Simon Evans

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    Abstract

    Implied freedom of political communication - prohibition on the use of "threatening, abusive, or insulting words to any person" in or near a public place - interpretation - scope of implied freedom - deference to legislature - prohibition of incivility or intimidation as a legitimate legislative end

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)677-688
    Number of pages12
    JournalInternational Journal of Constitutional Law
    Volume4
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 15 Oct 2006

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