Whether we agree with their views or not, every member of Australian society should be able to engage in political debate without fear of retribution by the state. That includes public servants and those enlisted in the armed forces. In refusing to hear [ADF ex-Major
Bernard]
Gaynor's appeal, the High Court has missed a significant opportunity to protect freedom of expression in this country. Our democracy is poorer for this omission.
From
this op-ed by
John Wilson and
Kieran Pender in
The Sydney Morning Herald
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