Whats the world coming to? Threats to our freedom of speech when we cant even protect the rights we already have. Read what our Government already promises us - on the Australian Govts own Immigration page below.
Five fundamental freedoms
All Australians are entitled to freedom of
speech, association, assembly, religion, and movement.
Freedom of speech
Australians are free, within the bounds of the
law, to say or write what we think privately or publicly, about the government,
or about any topic. We do not censor the media and may criticise the government
without fear of arrest. Free speech comes from facts, not rumours, and the
intention must be constructive, not to do harm. There are laws to protect a
person's good name and integrity against false information. There are laws
against saying or writing things to incite hatred against others because of
their culture, ethnicity or background. Freedom of speech is not an excuse to
harm others.
Freedom of association
We are free to join any organisation or group
if it is legal. We can choose to belong to a trade union or to a political
party. Having and debating points of view allows for a healthy and strong
democracy.
Freedom of assembly
We are free to meet with other people in
public or private places. We can meet in small or large groups for legal social
or political purposes. Being able to protest and to demonstrate is an accepted
form of free expression. Protestors must not be violent or break laws such as
assaulting others or trespassing on private or public property. People can
change governments in a peaceful way by elections and not by violence.
Freedom of religion
Australia does not have an official or state
religion. The law does not enforce any religious doctrine, however, religious
practices must conform to the law. We are free to follow any religion we
choose. We are also free not to have a religion.
Freedom of movement
We can move freely to and from all states and
territories. We can leave and return to Australia at any time. Some migrants
may have conditions placed on their visa until they become Australian citizens.
