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[–]threefingersam 16 insightful - 1 fun16 insightful - 0 fun17 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I didn't realize that Australia cared so little for free speech. Not until this year.

[–]runtis 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

There is no constitution or legislature for free speech in Australia unfortunately.

[–]catoboros 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

While there is no legislated right to free speech, the High Court of Australia has found that there is an implied right to freedom of political communication, primarily from sections 7 and 24 of the Constitution. However, it takes deep pockets to seek a judicial review of an administrative tribunal decision.

[–]TurtleFuzz 14 insightful - 1 fun14 insightful - 0 fun15 insightful - 1 fun -  (7 children)

The article only gives examples of 2 comments, and neither were offensive. I wonder if the other comments Ms. Rep "liked" had any rude language, slurs, or threats of violence. If not, this is a clear case of censorship and silencing of free speech. This is wild.

[–]BEB 23 insightful - 2 fun23 insightful - 1 fun24 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

But even if Rep had liked rude language or slurs, that doesn't warrant a $10 K fine.

I actually spent a lot of time working in Australia decades ago (I'm an American). I thought the US was despicable in regards to women's rights, but Australian men were openly sexist without even giving it a thought.

Sad to see that Australia, like the US, is now couching its misogyny in the terminology of the WOKE.

[–]TurtleFuzz 14 insightful - 1 fun14 insightful - 0 fun15 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I agree, it's not bad enough for a $10k fine. Just "liking" a comment should not be punished, at all.

[–]BEB 17 insightful - 1 fun17 insightful - 0 fun18 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

The only silver lining to this is that other Australians, who couldn't care less about women's rights, might see this insane fine as the threat to free speech that it is.

I am forwarding all this stuff, and also the video of the Australian politician, Claire Chandler (?) standing up for women's rights and free speech, to everyone I know in Australia.

WE CANNOT STAY SILENT, ladies.

[–]DistantGlimmer 16 insightful - 1 fun16 insightful - 0 fun17 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

It seems "misgendering" (i.e. calling a biologically male person male) is enough for a thought crime which in his case turns into a literal crime. Insane. I always pictured Aussies as like down to earth and sensible. I don't even know what's happening with this shit anymore.

[–]jet199 11 insightful - 4 fun11 insightful - 3 fun12 insightful - 4 fun -  (0 children)

But but no one's trying to erase biological sex.

[–]TurtleFuzz 12 insightful - 1 fun12 insightful - 0 fun13 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Pretty soon TIMs will start civilian-arresting people for not complimenting them enough, or just looking at them. It's insane.

[–]BEB 12 insightful - 1 fun12 insightful - 0 fun13 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

In my experience, which was as an American living in Australia decades ago, Australians and Americans share a bit of the "Don't tread on me" mentality. Especially outside of the large cities. So I'm really hoping the "ockers" (the rough & tumble Australians) will rise up against this bullshit attack on free speech, even if they still call women "sheilas."

[–]spinell 11 insightful - 1 fun11 insightful - 0 fun12 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Yeah so this is getting scary now. At the moment it is about trans right or whatever but what is next? Also now its not only about saying something, it is about silently agreeing to something through a like button...

They are setting an example mind you!! Thought crime!

[–]BEB 14 insightful - 3 fun14 insightful - 2 fun15 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

There's another post on here and on Ovarit.com about how the NEW YORK TIMES removed all the GC comments from a piece about a minor transitioning. It seems the NEW YORK TIMES also removed LGB Alliance's comment.

It's ORWELLIAN, that the self-described "Paper of Record" will not allow its own readers to comment on the tripe it's spewing regarding gender ideology.

[–]Doobeedoo661 10 insightful - 2 fun10 insightful - 1 fun11 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

I think the one silver lining to come from this is that Bridget Clinch has farewelled any future political career once and for all, he’s all about the power and domination.

[–]runtis 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Honestly he will fit right in at the greens party

[–]DivaExMachina 9 insightful - 1 fun9 insightful - 0 fun10 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

This is outrageous.

[–]itsnotaboutewe 8 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 0 fun9 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

She isn't even being punished for her own thought crimes but for liking the thoughts of someone else. This is insane as Australia has laws that should not allow this to happen. Whoever was sitting in judgement on this case should be suspended from duty pending an examination for mental fitness.