censorship

THE law does treat race differently: it is not unlawful to publish an article that insults, offends, humiliates or intimidates old people, for instance, or women, or disabled people. Professor Joseph, director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law at Monash University, said in principle ''humiliate and intimidate'' could be extended to other anti-discrimination laws. But historically, racial and religious discrimination is treated more seriously because of the perceived potential for greater public order problems and violence.

I wrote about this on my old blog at livejournal and on my business blog back in October.

Well, the report is out, and my Government seems to think it knows what's best for me and the 20 million or so other people who live in Australia.   I thought Government was there to do a job for me, not treat me like a baby.

Media Release: http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2009/115