Freedom of speech, responsibilities and respect: Darebin Interfaith Council

From March 19, 2015 07:00 until March 19, 2015 09:00

The Darebin Interfaith Council in association with City of Darebin, invites you to a free Interfaith Breakfast Seminar:

“Freedom of speech, responsibilities and respect – Where are the lines drawn?”

Keynote Speaker: Tanja Kovac
 
Date: Thursday 19 March 2015      Time: 7am to 9am
Location: Preston Shire Hall, 286 Gower Street, Preston
 
Western democracies champion freedom of speech, but how far is too far? Should people have the right to say what they think? Should people simply be expected to have a thick skin and laugh off offensive satire or ignore it? Should governments restrict free speech as a part of combatting extremism? What does the law say? How should people of faith make sense of the issue and play a role in healing the divide?


More about the Speaker: Tanja began her career as a lawyer at Slater & Gordon acting in a number of high profile human rights cases, including as part of the legal team assisting Amnesty International in the MV Tampa case. She was heavily involved in lobbying for the Victorian Charter of Human Rights & Responsibilities. In 2009, she founded Human Rights are Aussie Rules, a national human rights education program teaching young people about freedom, respect, equality and dignity through sport. Tanja’s writing has appeared in The Age, The Daily Telegraph, The Australian, The Canberra Times, The Punch, Crikey and more. Come and hear Tanja who will help us explore this important and complex issue.

RSVP: Kenichi Kurioka on phone 8470 8630 or email Kenichi.Kurioka@darebin.vic.gov.au
Further information: Aziz Cooper on phone 8470 8519 or email Aziz.Cooper@darebin.vic.gov.au

Note: This event is associated with Cultural Diversity Week (14-22 March) and Harmony Day (21 March) 


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