In the aftermath of the Bondi massacre, Australian governments are moving fast. Too fast, and in the wrong direction.
Before investigations are complete, before facts have settled, political leaders and sections of the media are already using the tragedy to justify sweeping crackdowns on peaceful protest and political dissent.
We examine threats against Jewish peace activists, the failure of police responses, the push to expand the IHRA definition of antisemitism, and the growing pressure on Albanese to adopt measures that could reshape public debate across universities, media, arts organisations and civil society.
Gun laws saved lives in the wake of the Port Arthur massacre. Curtailing free speech will not.
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Michael West established Michael West Media in 2016 to focus on journalism of high public interest, particularly the rising power of corporations over democracy. West was formerly a journalist and editor with Fairfax newspapers, a columnist for News Corp and even, once, a stockbroker.
