خاموش کردن dissent: چگونه دولت استرالیا بر افکار عمومی کنترل دارد و بحث را خفه می‌کند

A frightening analysis of the tactics used by the Howard government to silence independent experts and commentators as well as public servants and organisations which criticise its policies.Silencing Dissent is a timely, disturbing and unnerving book'from the foreword by Robert ManneFor over a decade, the Howard government has found ways to silence its critics, one by one. Like the proverbial frog in boiling water, Australians have become accustomed to repeated attacks on respected individuals and organisations. For a government which claims to support freedom of speech and freedom of choice, only certain kinds of speech and choices appear to be acceptable.Silencing Dissent uncovers the tactics used by John Howard and his colleagues to undermine dissenting and independent opinion. Bullying, intimidation, public denigration, threats of withdrawal of funding, personal harassment, increased government red tape and manipulation of the rules are all tools of trade for a government that wants to keep a lid on public debate. The victims are charities, academics, researchers, journalists, judges, public sector organisations, even parliament itself.Deeply disturbing, Silencing Dissent raises serious questions about the state of democracy in Australia. Title Page......Page 3 Contents......Page 5 Foreword......Page 7 Editors' acknowledgements......Page 11 Contributors......Page 13 1 Dissent in Australia......Page 15 2 Redefining democracy......Page 38 3 Universities......Page 55 4 The research community......Page 74 5 Non-government organisations......Page 92 6 The media......Page 115 7 The public service......Page 138 8 Statutory authorities......Page 162 9 The military and intelligence services......Page 189 10 The Senate......Page 213 11 Signs of resistance......Page 236 Notes......Page 243 Index......Page 273 For over a decade, John Howard's Australian government has found ways to silence its critics, one by one. Australian citizens have become accustomed to repeated attacks on respected individuals and organizations. This volume uncovers the tactics used by Howard and his colleagues to undermine dissent from many quarters.