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People don't know the value of free speech until it is taken away. There is a huge scandal in Australia where judges are issuing suppression orders against social media users, new media websites and members of the public to stop free speech and political communication.
As a new media publisher I have taken a stand against the dodgy suppression orders to defend free speech and political communication in Australia. I have been charged with contempt of court a few times and I'm raising money to help fund the legal battle, appeals and other associated costs.
The judges are doing this for the benefit of large companies, wealthy individuals and others to hide corrupt and criminal conduct.
What is happening is not new and is known as SLAPP lawsuits (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation ) which is when companies and people do not want scrutiny and use the law to try and stop being exposed.
The state of Victoria are well aware of this and are reviewing suppression orders in Victoria with the view of having a body overseeing the judges when they issue suppression orders because the judges can’t be trusted to do the right thing.
But it is time for every state and the federal government to make changes to defend Australian citizens’ rights to free speech and political communication. When I say "political communication” I mean your right to talk about and expose government corruption at all levels.
I was first found guilty of contempt in 2014 for taking a stand against a dodgy suppression order but never had to pay the fine as the government department who was responsible for the collection of the fine realized how scandolous it was and didn't enforce it.
(Shane Dowling (me) Canberra 2012)
I have recently been found guilty of contempt another 2 times and need to raise funds ASAP to fight the appeals.
People who support this campaign are not just supporting me but all Australian’s rights to free speech and political communication which is worth fighting for.
If you support the fund raising campaign it will be greatly appreciated and if we win some of the battles you can know you have helped Australia become a better and more democratic place by helping protect one of the key elements of a democracy which is free speech.
By taking a stand, it has reached the point where appeals need to be fought and it is not really viable for me to represent myself for the appeals. To run the appeals it really needs lawyers and to help achieve this I have set up this crowdfunding campaign.
I have started with a target of $50,000 and a lawyer told me it could cost up to $150,000 to $180,000 if it goes all the way to the High Court of Australia. But if we can get to $50,000 that would be a great start.
Thank you for your support.
Links below:
For recent articles that give further background information visit my website at: https://kangaroocourtofaustralia.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kangaroocourtofaustralia
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kangaroo_Court
As a new media publisher I have taken a stand against the dodgy suppression orders to defend free speech and political communication in Australia. I have been charged with contempt of court a few times and I'm raising money to help fund the legal battle, appeals and other associated costs.
The judges are doing this for the benefit of large companies, wealthy individuals and others to hide corrupt and criminal conduct.
What is happening is not new and is known as SLAPP lawsuits (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation ) which is when companies and people do not want scrutiny and use the law to try and stop being exposed.
The state of Victoria are well aware of this and are reviewing suppression orders in Victoria with the view of having a body overseeing the judges when they issue suppression orders because the judges can’t be trusted to do the right thing.
But it is time for every state and the federal government to make changes to defend Australian citizens’ rights to free speech and political communication. When I say "political communication” I mean your right to talk about and expose government corruption at all levels.
I was first found guilty of contempt in 2014 for taking a stand against a dodgy suppression order but never had to pay the fine as the government department who was responsible for the collection of the fine realized how scandolous it was and didn't enforce it.
(Shane Dowling (me) Canberra 2012)I have recently been found guilty of contempt another 2 times and need to raise funds ASAP to fight the appeals.
People who support this campaign are not just supporting me but all Australian’s rights to free speech and political communication which is worth fighting for.
If you support the fund raising campaign it will be greatly appreciated and if we win some of the battles you can know you have helped Australia become a better and more democratic place by helping protect one of the key elements of a democracy which is free speech.
By taking a stand, it has reached the point where appeals need to be fought and it is not really viable for me to represent myself for the appeals. To run the appeals it really needs lawyers and to help achieve this I have set up this crowdfunding campaign.
I have started with a target of $50,000 and a lawyer told me it could cost up to $150,000 to $180,000 if it goes all the way to the High Court of Australia. But if we can get to $50,000 that would be a great start.
Thank you for your support.
Links below:
For recent articles that give further background information visit my website at: https://kangaroocourtofaustralia.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kangaroocourtofaustralia
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kangaroo_Court
Organizer
Shane Dowling
Organizer
Tamarama NSW
