Let?s see, we have the racial vilification act which outlaws any speech based on race, and certain opinions. This does not just outlaw words like '******' but also certain thoughts - i.e. that the idea of 6 Million Jews dieing in WWII is exaggerated.
Than we have ASIO's new powers, which I am sure you are aware of. I know of two people who have had ASIO raid their house (take their computers, etc) for posting anti-immigration remarks on an internet forum.
Furthermore, ASIO now has the power to arrest people for posting things on the internet (this one is mainly aimed at the Communist groups which organise large-scale protests) which could result in any type of 'violent protest' (yeah, very vague terminology, no?) or links to sites which promote such.
Than we have Pauline Hanson and David Ettridge sitting in gaol. Now, if you don't think they are there because of their opinion read this article from the 'World Socialist Web Site'
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2003/au...jail-a29.shtml . They are obviously not supporters of her, but if you read the whole article you just might start to realise how corrupt this country is.
I don't know, call me crazy, but I thought Freedom of Speech and Thought, was aimed at protecting unpopular views - not popular ones!