Conservative critics accuse political correctness of promoting a censorious closure of public debateLast year, I came upon an interview with former Hawke Minister Peter Baldwin which related the unusual story of Tim Hunt, a Nobel-Prize winning chemist.
At a conference in Korea, Hunt ventured regrettably outside of his expertise. He complained...
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AuthorWhile debate over the merits of Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act continues to rage, new research shows that an overwhelming majority of Australians support legislation that prevents insults on the basis of race, culture or religion.
We found that just 10% of Australians believe people should have the freedom to...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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