Silencing Dissent

How the Australian government is controlling public opinion and stifling debate

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
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Author: Clive Hamilton, Sarah Maddison ISBN: 9781741761191
Publisher: Allen & Unwin Publication: February 1, 2007
Imprint: Allen & Unwin Language: English
Author: Clive Hamilton, Sarah Maddison
ISBN: 9781741761191
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication: February 1, 2007
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Language: English

Silencing Dissent is a timely, disturbing and unnerving book'

from the foreword by Robert Manne

For over a decade, the Howard government has found ways to silence its critics, one by one. Like the proverbial frog in boiling water, Australians have become accustomed to repeated attacks on respected individuals and organisations. For a government which claims to support freedom of speech and freedom of choice, only certain kinds of speech and choices appear to be acceptable.

Silencing Dissent uncovers the tactics used by John Howard and his colleagues to undermine dissenting and independent opinion. Bullying, intimidation, public denigration, threats of withdrawal of funding, personal harassment, increased government red tape and manipulation of the rules are all tools of trade for a government that wants to keep a lid on public debate. The victims are charities, academics, researchers, journalists, judges, public sector organisations, even parliament itself.

Deeply disturbing, Silencing Dissent raises serious questions about the state of democracy in Australia.

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Silencing Dissent is a timely, disturbing and unnerving book'

from the foreword by Robert Manne

For over a decade, the Howard government has found ways to silence its critics, one by one. Like the proverbial frog in boiling water, Australians have become accustomed to repeated attacks on respected individuals and organisations. For a government which claims to support freedom of speech and freedom of choice, only certain kinds of speech and choices appear to be acceptable.

Silencing Dissent uncovers the tactics used by John Howard and his colleagues to undermine dissenting and independent opinion. Bullying, intimidation, public denigration, threats of withdrawal of funding, personal harassment, increased government red tape and manipulation of the rules are all tools of trade for a government that wants to keep a lid on public debate. The victims are charities, academics, researchers, journalists, judges, public sector organisations, even parliament itself.

Deeply disturbing, Silencing Dissent raises serious questions about the state of democracy in Australia.

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