AustraliaDemocratic beliefs 10 · Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
Can people in Australia say in public that they think the government is doing a bad job?
- aOnly during an election campaign
- bOnly if the police give permission first
- cNo, criticising the government is against the law
- dYes, as long as they stay within the lawCorrect answer
Why?
Freedom of speech lets Australians say and write what they think, and that includes criticising the government. They still have to keep within the law.
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