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Criminalising racist hatred is a big step, but it will neither end free speech nor ‘fix’ racism in Australia

By Luke McNamara, Professor in Faculty of Law and Justice, UNSW Sydney

At first glance, this new legislation might appear to significantly restrict free speech. But it is important to note there is a high threshold for conviction.

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