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Apr 09, 2014
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Australia is caught in a dialogue of the deaf over words that are construed to display prejudice or harm. Attorney-General George Brandis has released a draft "Freedom of Speech Bill" which would remove references to offending, insulting and humiliating people or groups and instead would outlaw vilification and intimidation.

Those who consider that the l…

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