Freedom of speech: ‘Life itself’
The struggle for free speech goes back many centuries and is still relevant and sometimes controversial in modern democracies.

The Museum of Australian Democracy acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.
The museum respectfully acknowledges the role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to play in shaping Australia’s democracy.
xCloseThe struggle for free speech goes back many centuries and is still relevant and sometimes controversial in modern democracies.