Censorship and freedom of speech

Why are these issues important?

The issues of censorship and free speech are widely debated in Australia and internationally. Many groups exist to either censor information or promote freedom of speech.

More information on the censorship debate in Australia can be found at:

• Libertus.net - an anti-censorship website, providing a history of censorship in Australia

Current censorship issues include:

• Access to pornography, especially on the Internet
  
• Banned books and films in Australia