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CIJ raises concern over Federal Court ruling on ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ under CMA

Media watchdog says upholding the constitutionality of the words weakens constitutional safeguards and invites abuse

Section 233 of CMA serves purpose in multiracial society: Federal Court

Activist Heidy Quah also notes ‘higher threshold’ and ‘narrow’ application of law to protect democratic dialogue and truth-seeking

[UPDATED] ‘Offensive’, ‘annoy’ are constitutional: Federal Court overturns appeals court decision on CMA section

Decision by lower court in August 2025 had ruled the words were vague and unconstitutional

Refugee activist Heidy Quah files appeal to amend Section 233 of CMA

She seeks to remove “annoy” and “offensive”, questioning their subjective application

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