Do we in #Australia take democracy and basic freedoms seriously, or not? Because if we want to keep basic freedoms, and halt the slide towards authoritarianism, we are going to have to see more and larger protests - just to retain the right to protest!
"A recent study from researchers at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom has found that Australia is the world leader when it comes to arresting these environmental protesters."
#democracy #auspol #gaza #PeacefulProtest
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/is-australians-right-to-protest-under-attack/jdxyoaqt5
"A recent study from researchers at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom has found that Australia is the world leader when it comes to arresting these environmental protesters."
#democracy #auspol #gaza #PeacefulProtest
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/is-australians-right-to-protest-under-attack/jdxyoaqt5
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Was that peak Australian protest? Guess it has Jan 6 vibes in the modern context but seems there was no question or intent of committing violence against Howard and co.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996_Parliament_House_riot
#auspol
riot at Parliament House, Canberra, Australia
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