Why Hate Speech Laws Won't Stop Violence + International Study PROVES Australian Housing Is A Piss-Take

Why Hate Speech Laws Won't Stop Violence, My Instagram Pile-On & The Sticky Bandits Strike Again

THE SCAM: The Albanese government fast-tracked new hate speech laws giving ministers power to declare offences based on “particular groups” and excludes procedural fairness.

THE DAMAGE: Incitement to violence was already illegal. The laws do not address the failures that preceded the Bondi attack – including intelligence gaps and unmerged watch lists. Legal experts argue the laws may chill democratic discourse.

THE OUTCOME: The government has framed the laws as a response to community concern. Yet ASIO already possessed relevant powers and intelligence. The NSW Council for Civil Liberties warns the approach favours “coercive forces to change ideas” rather than open debate.

Punter Citations:
The Guardian - Labor’s vague and ill-conceived hate speech laws risk undermining Australia’s democracy instead of defending our way of life

 

International Study PROVES Australian Housing Is A Piss-Take

THE SCAM: Howard’s 1999 50% CGT discount was meant to simplify tax. Instead, it became a $23bn annual subsidy inflating investor bidding power. NSW Treasury and the OECD confirm it reduces turnover and keeps prices high.

THE DAMAGE: Investor lending has surged 1000% since 1994. First home buyer share dropped from 45% to 32% with young and low-income Australians priced out. 82% of captial gains benefits flow the top 10% of income earners.

THE COVER-UP: Rupert Murdoch owns REA Group which profits from: high house prices, selling homes, and mortgages. He also owns News Corp and pushes the message that capital gains reform is a “war on mum and dad”. Oh yea, and News Corp pays no tax.

Punter Citations:
The Guardian - NSW government calls for rethink on capital gains tax discount to ease housing affordability