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A test case for free speech: Australian academic dismissed for opposing falling university standards

November 1, 2007 by Peter Fletcher

A test case for free speech: Australian academic dismissed for opposing falling university standards

This article raises questions about the censorship of free speech as a result of the dismissal of a tenured university lecturer as a result of him speaking to the media about falling academic standards.

Whilst this may not relate directly to blogs, it has exactly the same affect – to control free speech in an attempt to exert control.

The case is being appealed and may take 12 months to resolve.

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