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Freedom of Speech Is Fundamental to a Free Society. E Andrew Bolt Case Shows Freedom of Speech in Australia Is Under Threat Freedom of speech is fundamental to a free society. e Andrew Bolt case shows freedom of speech in Australia is under threat. It is alarming that in 2011 someone can be taken to court for expressing an opinion. (e Australian, 21 June 2011) We support freedom of speech for Andrew Bolt and every Australian. 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