S3E17 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Your freedom of speech under assault

On this episode of Australia’s Future, former Prime Minister, and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, along with the IPA's Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss how the federal government's proposed misinformation laws will censor mainstream Australians; the nation’s economic outlook; and the recent escalation to conflict in the Middle East.

[wyattfamily]

I'd like Tony's view on where Australia stands LEGALLY regarding the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, Article 19 which states: "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions WITHOUT INTERFERENCE and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers". The then Australian Federal Government helped develop and signed this Declaration in 1948. If the e-Safety Commissioner legislation, which is supported by "Labor Lite" Coalition leader Peter Dutton, comes to fruition, Australia will be IN BREACH of this U.N. Declaration they helped develop. If their political commitment to free speech has changed, the agreement of the Australian people MUST BE SOUGHT before such an anti-democratic action is taken which removes rights of the citizens which have been cherished for many decades. ALL the Australian people need to "voice" an opinion about this disgusting overreach, especially when the Politicians involved have EXEMPTED THEMSELVES from their own law. "One law for all" is a key element of "equality" within a functioning democratic nation.

[steveascension]

Leaders who violate citizens' right to free speech are indicators of a very dangerous government. Legislation that stifles the opinions of law-abiding citizens does not need to be used as a cover for honest leaders. Speaking out against people in authority has always been a hallmark of the Australian way of life. When such laws are put into effect, people are treated like mere puppets that jump when the stings are pulled. The Australian nation will become different as a result of these laws. The Australian sense of humour of sticking it to the bosses and political drongos will also vanish, along with the Larrikins. The actions of this Orwellian Labor Party must be making the Labor greats John Curtin and Bob Hawke turn in their graves.

[Westyrulz]

I am terrified by these laws. What have they got planned for us down the road is the big question?

[anojakaru]

Good communication and alot of constructive knowledge by Tony

[helsbels]

Cry baby Albo doesn’t want his endless lies being debated.

[mikewilcox]

Benjamin Franklin:
"Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech."
— Letters of Silence Dogood (1722)

[mariehorsford]

Tut tutting is not going to cut it.
Australia needs to disengage from the UN, WHO & WEF ideology from whence the current political/social mindsets are trained & set & return to truth, justice, integrity & righteousness which promotes a nation.

[brianstickland]

Tony is a great politician with a very sharp mind. This interview illustrates this.

[enforcer]

Peter Dutton's silence on the Mis/Disinformation bill is deafening. Seems he will not oppose it, and I hope it will cost him dearly.

[margaretscarlett]

Tony Abbott makes so much sense. Wake up Australia. A GREAT COUNTRY.

[John-ulhv]

Michael Sukkar (25.09.24) is correct, Labor is going to tax mum & dad investors so much they will sell, then comes 'Build to Rent' policy, RBA Reform Bill, WEF international Corporations can come into Australia, Digital ID Bill, Identity Identification Bill, then TAX the individual home owners (deeds are forcefully kept by state, theft) so much they'll be forced to sell so the WEF corporation billionaires can have a field day on 'rent forever, be happy' it's all happening people & if you complain you will be fined imprisoned Lbr Misinformation Bill Submission close 30th September, please write your Submissions people

[timheyer]

Why would an employer hire anyone these days? So many rules, regulations, restrictions

[rhondasibley]

No to Abbott. Great Australian Party/ GAP, Rod Culleton, Pauline Hanson's One Nation, Gerard Rennick, People First Party. Antic, Cannavan and Babet.

[douglasedwards]

vote for Pauline, at least she's Honest

[barbarasyme]

Tony, you speak so well, about what's happening in Australia!

[kerriecu]

The more that the wealthy, elitist, politically correct peoples tell regular, working (or not working) Australians how they should think and live their lives, the more those regular people will fight back. We saw this with “The Voice” vote. Regular Australians are happy to treat everyone the same. They don’t like preferential or different treatment of anyone. If you’re Aussie you’re Aussie. People like to say what they are thinking without fear of reprimand, or being considered to be incorrect. That is just the ‘thought police’ culture creeping in .

[TheShyButterfly]

Brilliant Tony - agree with you entirely 👏

[TrishaCC]

Is it a possibility for Tony to be Prime Minister? If so, I would like this to be asked of him and his willingness to save us with other issues too WEF and Digital ID 🙋‍♀️💜

[AussieDreamChaser]

No to Digital ID. The internet is not a realm for restriction or age limits or draconian overview. Parents can police their own children thank you very much. Stay out of our lives.

[craigt]

Frustrated would be putting it lightly. You haven't even touched on the issue of our monumental and overpriced housing bubble. How can we have homes in Adelaide for example that 8 years ago were valued at $400K now pushing close to a $ million? It's completely unsustainable.