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The government is clamping down on charities — and it could have a chilling effect on peaceful protest

  • Written by Krystian Seibert, Industry Fellow, Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne University of Technology
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The Australian government introduced new regulations last week that could have a major chilling effect across Australia’s diverse charities sector.

The government’s aim was clear: the regulations are intended to target “activist organisations”, and specifically crack down on “unlawful behaviour”.

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