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Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University: Hate speech laws must balance free speech and protection
January 15, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 15 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release:

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New hate speech laws must balance free speech and protection

Parliament has been recalled early to debate the Labor government's new hate speech bill. An RMIT expert says questions remain about how to protect communities without limiting free speech, and explains why careful enforcement and broader protections are critical.

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