The freedom wars and the future of human rights in Australia (Australian Human Rights Commission)

(Source: Australian Human Rights Commission) Check against delivery Address to the National Press Club, Canberra I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak at the National Press Club here in Canberra about a topic that is of vital importance to journalists, freedom of speech and the unprecedented very public debate termed the 'freedom wars'. In doing so, I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we stand and pay respect to the elders past and present. As journalists, freedom of expression is crucial to your ability to scrutinise the political process. You are more aware than most that this freedom is a fragile flower to be nurtured. What brings me here today however is...