Australian values
Is it acceptable in Australia to use violence or threats to silence someone whose opinion you disagree with?
- ○Yes, if the opinion is offensive to your culture
- ○Yes, if the majority of the community agrees
- ✓No, freedom of speech is a protected value in Australia
Correct answer
No, freedom of speech is a protected value in Australia
Freedom of speech is a fundamental Australian value. Using violence or threats to suppress someone's views is unlawful and inconsistent with Australian values.
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