Have you ever really considered what ‘Free Speech’ really is? How are we ensured of 'Free Speech' and how does this protection change across International jurisdictions?
Professor Kath Gelber, the Head of UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies joined 4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic to chat about the world of 'Freedom of Speech'.
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Professor Kath Gelber's details can be found on her UQ page, where you can find her journal articles, research interests, publications and more.
Professor Gelber's most recent book - 'Free Speech in the Digital Age' can be purchased here.
The Queensland Human Rights Commisson features the Human Right Act 2019 with the section on 'Right to freedom of expression'.
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) lists the 'Right to freedom of expression' in various contexts within Australia. The AHRC also includes American, European and the United Nations' definition of freedom of expression.
A book Professor Gelber recommends reading is 'Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism', by Safiya Umoja Noble.