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[–] nevetsg@aussie.zone 18 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

We have a lot of laws and legal interpritation, but it isnt written into our constitution like the US.

[–] joelfromaus@aussie.zone 18 points 16 hours ago

Pollies like to say free speech is “implied” when it supports them and point out that it’s not a right when it doesn’t support them.

It’s a funny ol’ system.