Hate or political debate?

Art has always been a space where politics is questioned, challenged and debated. Its controversy is often a sign of freedom, a society confident enough to hear different voices. When governments control artistic spaces, it is not just artists who lose out.
Joe Caddy preforming in Perth. (Photo: supplied).

Art has always been a hot topic, challenging power and provoking discussion. When government limits artistic expression, the public loses access to diverse perspectives, critical ideas and the ability to see power questioned in creative, accessible ways. 

What do new hate laws mean for Australian artists? How do they affect creative expression, and what does a censored future for art possibly look like? 

 

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