The Government's attempt to restrict speech simply because it might insult or offend was withdrawn after intense criticism. Even the human rights people thought it went too far. The resignation of the Attorney General 3 days after the reversal may or may not have been related.
However, the sister right, the right of a free press, evidently is still in jeopardy. At least, that's how the CEO of News Limited characterizes government action on privacy law protection for journalists. The subhead of the article reads, "THIS government will go down in history as the first Australian government outside of wartime to attack freedom of speech..."
Perhaps the Pirate Party will protect Australians' rights, should any of its members be elected.
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