Judge's Ruling on Councillor's Social Media Posts Raises Questions About Free Speech in Politics A recent County Court judgment has sparked debate about the limits of free speech in politics.
At its core is a case involving Council Watch president Dean Hurlston and his depiction of Stonnington Mayor Melina Sehr as Miss Piggy on Facebook. The ruling's implications extend far beyond this specific incident.
The notion that a judge can distinguish between legitimate criticism and targeted ridicule is fraught with difficulty.