One of the pillars, among many, of a free and just democratic society is the protection of civil liberties, the peoples right to freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom of association and freedom of religion.

Following on from its get tough on juvenile crime legislation, with; "adult time for adult crime" slogan, the Crisafulli LNP government in Queensland has introduced new "Hate Speech" laws. The objective being to silence anyone perceived as espousing anti-Jewish sentiments by exercising free speech, writings or even the displaying of unauthorised symbols. With the government of the day being the determinant of what is acceptable and what is not, and without an upper house of review in Queensland, it would be very easy for the government of the day to turn this legislation onto those, who would through freedom of speech criticise the government. On of the shocking aspects of this law, was the notion that the police should be the arbitrator of acceptability! Now that would be a dangerous precedent, by any stretch of the imagination.

Magistrate; What is the boy changed with Officer?
Copper; "Violation of Hate Speech laws"
Magistrate; "What did he say?"
Copper; "He called me a PIG your Honour!"
Magistrate; "Guilty...first offence...adult time for adult crime my boy...HANG HIM HIGH!"