The Real Free Speech Threat: In Australia, a State-by-State Approach to Criminalizing Protest

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The Real Free Speech Threat: In Australia, a State-by-State Approach to Criminalizing Protest

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Since the 2019 passage of the "Dangerous Attachment Devices" bill in response to anti-coal protests in Queensland, Australia's states have moved quickly to follow suit.
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The Real Free Speech Threat: In Australia, a State-by-State Approach to Criminalizing Protest

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