SMH article on Sedition

The Sydney Morning Herald published this article on Sedition last week that is worth reading. For the second time this year, the Australian Law Reform Commission called on Philip Ruddock to amend the sedition laws to "draw a bright line between freedom of expression - even when exercised in a challenging or unpopular manner - and the reach of the criminal law." So far, out of a recommended 30 amendments, the only one that Mr. Ruddock has shown signs of supporting is the plan to change the name 'sedition' for "something less emotive".