Australians believe 18C protections should stay

While debate over the merits of Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act continues to rage, new research shows that an overwhelming majority of Australians support legislation that prevents insults on the basis of race, culture or religion.

• Andrew Jakubowicz, Kevin Dunn and Rachel Sharples
• The Conversation

We found that just 10% of Australians believe people should have the freedom to “insult” and “offend” people on the basis of race, culture or religion.

Over 75% are…

• Australians believe 18C…