Freedom of speech is the paramount freedom

Freedom of speech is the paramount freedom

Freedom of speech is the paramount freedom

November 24, 2016

Senator Leyonhjelm speaks in support of his Bill to repeal Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.

The government has provided no good reason for why we need S18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. It is misdirected law, ineffective and illegitimate. It inhibits free speech without achieving any benefits, and It should go.

Freedom of speech is the paramount freedom. Without it, we struggle to exercise our other freedoms. With it, we can fight for those freedoms.