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Special pleading: free speech and Australian universities

  • Written by Glyn Davis, Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
Freedom of speech on Australian university campuses has been heavily debated this year.www.shutterstock.com

This is an edited version of a speech given at a summit to explore issues of academic freedom and autonomy hosted by the Australian National University. It’s a longer read, at just over 4,000 words. Enjoy!


The student stood, a little...

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