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If you want to understand more about what the federal government’s expert adviser on antisemitism, Jillian Segal, has proposed to tackle antisemitism, my colleague Josh Butler has explained it below.
While parts of the plan have bipartisan political support, others are more contested, with concerns raised by legal groups about impingements on free speech and genuine criticism.
Courts, as well as human rights and anti-discrimination commissions, have the capacity to handle complaints and determine recommended penalties or other remedies.
Under the MEAA Journalist Code of Ethics, members have a responsibility to report responsibly on matters of race, religion, culture, and ethnicity … it is essential that ethical, fair, and public interest reporting is maintained through the
upholding of the Code of Ethics and rigorous journalistic standards, not through external regulation by government bodies, lobby groups, or corporate interests.
When external groups seek to limit or influence the way in which journalism is told, press freedom and democratic discourse come under threat.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/jul/11/anthony-albanese-housing-crisis-jillian-segal-melbourne-ntwnfb
Author : Martin Farrer
Publish date : 2025-07-10 21:20:00
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