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The LNP’s phrase-banning law is wide open to constitutional attack. Is it a victory for the people, or a smart political play? | Anne Twomey By banning two political slogans outright, the government has exposed the law to a greater risk of being struck down as invalid

Professor Anne Twomey on the constitutional problems with Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's speech criminalisation. The High Court recognises constitutionally implied freedom of political communication. (Article is prior to the arrests). #qldpol www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

‘From the river to the sea’ is being outlawed in Queensland. How will the slogan’s ban work, and will it be challenged? The LNP government passed legislation to deem the chant a ‘proscribed phrase’ – along with ‘globalise the intifada’. Here’s what to know about the laws

Important to keep in mind. In Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's rushed speech criminalisation two Jewish groups opposed the measures. Article published prior to the bill being passed in Qld parliament. #qldpol
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so many cops, she must be 'difficult'

Grace Tame says her speaking events have stopped over 'smear campaign' Speaking at a conference in Hobart, former Australian of the Year Grace Tame says it is her last speaking engagement for the year at this stage.

Grace Tame silenced from speaking events. She gave her final presentation for the year at the No to Violence national conference in Hobart.

Based on the last 24hrs, if she uttered the banned phrases in Queensland she would probably be arrested. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

'I won't remove it': Dee Madigan ruled in contempt of Parliament over Bleijie 'tantrum' tweet Ad executive and Labor strategist Dee Madigan is deemed in contempt of Queensland Parliament for using parliamentary video in a tweet that ridiculed LNP MP Jarrod Bleijie, but says she's still not del...

You don't have to be a Queensland citizen for the Qld LNP to come after you in some fashion. The 2018 case in which Jarrod Bleijie was ridiculed.

Given the criminalisation of speech situation in Qld, we have to be prepared across Australia's borders. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12...

Full details of Bondi attack won’t be heard by royal commission, inquiry head says at first public hearing Virginia Bell says scope of inquiry will be reduced to avoid prejudicing criminal proceedings

We return to this point about the antisemitism RC. It must avoid prejudicing ongoing criminal proceedings. That limits the scope & thus limits the contribution Dennis Richardson can realistically make. After court & coronial proceedings is best. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Pete Hegseth Blew Billions on Fruit Basket Stands, Chairs, and Crab The Defense Department went on a $93 billion spending spree in 2025.

In September 2025 Pete Hegseth spent...

*$99K on a grand piano for the Air Force CoS

*$2M on Alaskan king crab

*$7M on lobster tail.

*$15M on ribeye steak

*$124K on ice cream machines

*$140K on doughnuts.

*$12K on fruit basket stands

*$60K on recliners
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Ex-ASIO boss says he's not needed, 'grossly overpaid' for royal commission Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson says he resigned from the royal commission into antisemitism because he felt he was overpaid and "surplus to requirements".

Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson says he resigned from the royal commission into antisemitism because he felt he was "surplus to requirements" and being "grossly overpaid" for the work he was doing. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Former spy boss resigns from antisemitism royal commission Dennis Richardson was originally tapped by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the weeks after the Bondi terror attack to lead a review into the federal government's intelligence and security agencies.

Reasons unknown, Dennis Richardson has resigned from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

A smug Jarrod Bleijie after the Qld electoral redistribution. KAP's Hill & Labor's Stretton abolished. 19 boundary changes & 2 new seats. Not mentioned by ABC is Tony Fitzgerald's 2025 warning after Bleijie's right-hand man was put on the panel or the erasure of the Indigenous named seats. #qldpol

Only a brief mention & some portrait footage on ABC News Queensland tonight of the two arrests from Premier David Crisafulli's criminalisation of speech laws. #qldpol

18yo Bonnie Carter has been released from the Brisbane police watch house without charge after being arrested earlier today under Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's speech criminalisation laws for wearing a singlet with a banned phrase. #qldpol

"Fifteen cops to arrest one girl." An 18yo woman was arrested for wearing a singlet with a banned phrase. Another man was arrested for speaking the phrase outside Queensland parliament. Premier David Crisafulli's criminalisation of speech will now be tested in court. #qldpol

Queensland election 'I'm with stupid' T-shirt protester has charge dropped Iain Fogerty was arrested following complaint by Liberal National party members he was standing next to during first week of Queensland election campaign

During the Newman era in Queensland, Iain Fogerty (aka Not Campbell Newman parody account) was carted off by police after appearing next to LNP election campaigners wearing an "I'm with stupid" shirt. Charges later dropped. #qldpol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Where all the free speech warriors at now?

Every grand scheme cooked up by Jared Bleijijijijie turns to shit

The regime of speech criminalisation has begun in Queensland with the arrest of two people after Qld Premier David Crisafulli's bill was granted royal assent. It's unknown if a complaint was made by anyone that felt menaced, harassed or offended. #qldpol

If you're just catching up with Queensland & Premier David Crisafulli's criminalisation of speech, here's a recap from last week. No sooner had the Qld Governor signed off on David Crisafulli's bill today than we had two people arrested. More to follow. #qldpol

From the river to the sea! I am not an anti-semite. I am not a terrorist.

"From the river to the sea" is not hate speech.

#ALBO #MINNS & #CRISSIFILI are intent on enforcing illegal new hateful laws.

Shame on them all!

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The first arrest under Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's criminalisation of speech occurred at 12:30pm on 11 March 2026 at Speakers Corner. This is the place Queenslanders have traditionally gathered for rallies, protests & discussion. #qldpol www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Visit-and-le...

The first....of what is likely to be many....driven by a ridiculous Bill that favours some....but not all

Why shadow tankers are the only ships still moving through the Strait of Hormuz Despite Iranian threats to destroy any ships that pass through a key maritime route, some ships are still doing so.

Iran has turned to "shadow tankers" (aging, uninsured vessels, registered in countries with no regulatory enforcement) to move oil through one of the world's most critical shipping routes.

First of the arrests in Queensland from Premier David Crisafulli's criminalisation of speech regime. The bill had been granted royal assent by the Qld Governor just hours prior. There was a much larger Qld police presence than we have seen at Palestine rallies in the past. #qldpol

According to the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census, approximately 1.2% of Queensland’s population is affiliated with Islam.

Jewish people account for approximately 0.1% of Queensland's total population.

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Two people arrested less than a week after hate speech laws pass parliament Police said a man has been charged and a woman is assisting with inquiries over the use of phrases deemed antisemitic by the Queensland government.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's criminalisation of speech enacted at 12:30pm at Speakers Corner. Man arrested for allegedly using a banned phrase; court date 8 April. Woman arrested for alleged wearing of a T-shirt with a banned phrase. #qldpol
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Mother of Iranian footballer pleads for her to stay in Australia, saying 'they'll kill you' The smiles and joy seen in pictures of the seven members of the Iranian women's football team who sought asylum in Australia only tell part of the story, with many still scared for their families back...

"Don't come [back to Iran] … they'll kill you," a message from a mother of one of the Iranian women's football team players warned. The player was staying in Australia to seek asylum but changed her decision and boarded the plane. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

LMAO Aussies might be little daft sometimes but you gotta love the sense of humour. Come on there is not one bit of you that doesn't want to chop a little piece of Johnny Farnham's song out and hit repeat out the front of Parliament house?

Two protesters arrested on first day of Queensland’s ‘from the river to the sea’ ban Arrests occurred after pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside state parliament within hours of new laws taking effect

Two arrests under Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's criminalisation of speech. One person is alleged to have spoken a banned phrase outside the Queensland parliament. A second person is alleged to have worn a T-shirt displaying a banned phrase. #qldpol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Queensland land valuations leap more than 50pc in some areas The value of some Queensland blocks leap 50 per cent, raising the possibility council rates and land tax bills will follow.

Queensland land valuations have leapt by double-digit percentages, increasing pressure on the state's housing crisis. Depending on an individual council's calculations, they may also be a factor in rising rates. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...