‘In an Australia where powerful companies can silence dissent, and even peaceful protest can be difficult to carry out, this book encourages Australians to rethink freedom of speech.’ Gleebooks Gleaner
‘It will be a worthy addition to political science reading lists, but should also find a readership among those who are interested in how we manage our ideals through our institutions of government.’ Canberra Times
‘There is much in this book that will prove valuable. Gelber's argument that there is a poorly entrenched tradition of free speech in this country is for the most part supported by her analysis. If we aren't getting matters of speech quite right in Australia, it concerns our political culture as much as it does our constitutional document.’ Weekend Australian
‘She looks at the stifling effects of the anti-terrorism legislation; dubious
outcomes of anti-vilification laws; our ambivalence towards peaceful protest; the ways corporations can use civil laws to curtail political speech, and finishes with the censorship of political art in Australia, citing the Blacktown Arts Centre exhibition that protested against the Iraq war.’ Saturday Age
‘I am grateful to Gelber for confirming what I have long suspected.’ Australian Book Review
‘An exceptionally clear and well organised text, making it easy to read for just about anyone interested in matters of free speech, particularly with regard to political speech.’ M/C Reviews Online