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Re: 12 months jail for speech
Reply #15 - Feb 26^th, 2026 at 8:46pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 26^th, 2026 at 6:41pm:

Bobby. wrote on Feb 26^th, 2026 at 6:40pm:

freediver wrote on Feb 26^th, 2026 at 6:33pm:

How is the law supposed to act as a deterrent if we cannot find out what this guy said to end up in jail for 12 months?

It acts to stop anyone making political comments - that the Govt. doesn't like -
about anything -
lest they be sent to jail.

It wasn't a political comment.

It was racism.

Can you tell us what was said?

Obviously it wasn’t an extreme Islam hate preacher ?

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Reply #16 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 6:31am

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 26^th, 2026 at 6:52pm:

freediver wrote on Feb 26^th, 2026 at 6:48pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 26^th, 2026 at 6:40pm:

freediver wrote on Feb 26^th, 2026 at 6:33pm:

How is the law supposed to act as a deterrent if we cannot find out what this guy said to end up in jail for 12 months?

I think reasonable adults can determine what is and what isn't hate speech.

Surely.

I doubt it.

Oh well, we disagree on this subject then.

Can you give a clear explanation as to what type of speech is protected under freedom of speech, and what would land you in jail?

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Reply #17 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 7:15am

There's an interesting connection with Aboriginal policy. Culture can't be discussed and websites by Aboriginals about tradition, culture and beliefs can't be listed in posts or blogs without local land council consent. If they won't reply, then articles on these topics can't be published by newspapers, groups or even a shire council. A newspaper has blocked me for that specific reason. The universities refuse to be involved.

Material must fit with Aboriginal presentation.
This suggests a wide area of commentary which may offend the hate speech laws.

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Reply #18 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 7:27am

What does Senator Babet say?

https://news.senatorbabet.com.au/p/they-sent-him-to-prison-for-1-yearfor

They sent him to PRISON for 1 year...for speech!
Once the state starts policing words, don’t be surprised when it begins auditing your thoughts...

Senator Babet

Feb 20, 2026

The Danger of Overreach - His jail sentence signals a shift from policing actions to auditing thoughts and words.

Selective Enforcement - Why one man is jailed while politicians and other activists using similar rhetoric remain free.

Subjectivity as a Weapon - “Hate speech” is defined by shifting “vibes” rather than clear laws, making it easy to weaponise against any dissenting opinion.

Criticism Over Incarceration - In a free society, “ugly” or “moronic” speech should be met with public debate, not a prison cell.

Once you hand the government power to criminalise speech,
don’t be surprised when the category of “criminal speech” expands with remarkable creativity.

Democracy requires free speech, especially the kind that makes you uncomfortable.
If you won’t defend that principle now, don’t be shocked when the law turns on you later.

These hate speech laws must all be repealed.

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chimera Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 15054 Armidale Gender:	Re: 12 months jail for speech Reply #19 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 7:29am Here's the NSW policy on Aboriginal matters: https://www.nsw.gov.au/living-nsw/aboriginal-outcomes/aboriginal-cultural-herita...
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Re: 12 months jail for speech
Reply #20 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 8:09am

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Selective Enforcement - Why one man is jailed while politicians and other activists using similar rhetoric remain free.

Subjectivity as a Weapon - “Hate speech” is defined by shifting “vibes” rather than clear laws, making it easy to weaponise against any dissenting opinion.

Exactly. But Greg reassures is it is all very clear. Though he cannot explain it himself.

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Sir Eoin O Fada Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 3603 New England, NSW Gender:	Re: 12 months jail for speech Reply #21 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 9:36am Just so we all know, all rifles are longarms, pistols are shortarms [even when they’re rifled].
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 150829 Gender:	Re: 12 months jail for speech Reply #22 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 9:45am Bobby. wrote on Feb 27^th, 2026 at 7:27am: "Selective Enforcement - Why one man is jailed while politicians and other activists using similar rhetoric remain free." Indeed. Surely Pauline Hanson should be returned to prison for her hate speech.
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Reply #23 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 9:48am

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 27^th, 2026 at 9:45am:

Bobby. wrote on Feb 27^th, 2026 at 7:27am:

"Selective Enforcement - Why one man is jailed while politicians and other activists using similar rhetoric remain free."

Indeed.

Surely Pauline Hanson should be returned to prison for her hate speech.

Can you quote something she has said that would land her in jail? Or would she simply end up in jail because you don't like her opinions?

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Re: 12 months jail for speech
Reply #24 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 9:48am

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 27^th, 2026 at 9:45am:

Bobby. wrote on Feb 27^th, 2026 at 7:27am:

"Selective Enforcement - Why one man is jailed while politicians and other activists using similar rhetoric remain free."

Indeed.

Surely Pauline Hanson should be returned to prison for her hate speech.

No - Pauline tells the truth.

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Reply #25 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 9:50am

freediver wrote on Feb 27^th, 2026 at 9:48am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 27^th, 2026 at 9:45am:

Bobby. wrote on Feb 27^th, 2026 at 7:27am:

"Selective Enforcement - Why one man is jailed while politicians and other activists using similar rhetoric remain free."

Indeed.

Surely Pauline Hanson should be returned to prison for her hate speech.

Can you quote something she has said that would land her in jail? Or would she simply end up in jail because you don't like her opinions?

“Piss off back to Pakistan”

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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 52746 At my desk.	Re: 12 months jail for speech Reply #26 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 9:56am How long do you think she should spend in jail for saying that?
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 150829 Gender:	Re: 12 months jail for speech Reply #27 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 10:00am freediver wrote on Feb 27^th, 2026 at 9:56am: How long do you think she should spend in jail for saying that? Life, with no chance of parole.
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Belgarion Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 6114 Gender:	Re: 12 months jail for speech Reply #28 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 10:02am The thing is, the bloke mentioned in the OP is the wrong kind of anti-semite, so he is an easy target for these 'hate speech' laws and the government can point to him and say 'See, these laws are working and making Jewish people safe!' while the Mohammedans are given a free pass due to their protected voter status.
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Re: 12 months jail for speech
Reply #29 - Feb 27^th, 2026 at 10:04am

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 27^th, 2026 at 10:00am:

freediver wrote on Feb 27^th, 2026 at 9:56am:

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“Piss off back to Pakistan”

How long do you think she should spend in jail for saying that?

Life, with no chance of parole.

And what if someone said: The Hour will not be established until you fight with the Jews, and the stone behind which a Jew will be hiding will say. "O Muslim! There is a Jew hiding behind me, so kill him."?

How much jail time?

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