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Protest rights, freedom of speech and classification

  • Right to protest

    Your right to participate in peaceful protests in Queensland, including how to get a demonstration approved.

  • Freedom of speech

    Information about freedom of speech in Australia, including our freedom to criticise the government without fear, the lack of explicit protection in the Constitution and what is not considered acceptable speech.

  • Classification laws

    Censorship and classification in Australia, including its history, how the Classification Board works and what codes of practices regulate the content allowed on radio, television and the internet.

Last updated
9 April 2013

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