Malcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

We have seen it with Bill Leak. A clear statute with clear language provides better protection. It provides protection both for Australians against racial vilification, but also the protection of free speech. Australians are entitled to speak freely. It is one of our fundamental rights. We are striking the balance at the right point between protection against racial vilification and protecting free speech. We have the balance right. Labor has lost the plot on this and on so many other issues.

Ms Ryan interjecting—

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