Australia: New censorship codes imposed Editorial on how the Federal Government has over-reacted to a tiny protest group's complaints about song lyrics. In February 2004 the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) announced on its website the first two artists to be classified Level 3 under the new code. The sticker on the CDs reads "Restricted: High Impact Themes".
When a white supremacy group in Queensland organised a race-hate music festival on the Gold Coast on 17 April 2010, authorities' response was not to give them much attention
A concert in Broome in North West Australia featuring didgeridoo player William Barton was cancelled after local Aboriginal leaders said the instrument was "taboo"
The Australian rock band Powderfinger has changed the lyrics to one of its songs on its forthcoming album over fears it could prejudice an upcoming court case
Robyn Riley, Far North Queensland's answer to Tipper Gore, is a shining example of how one person can make a difference. A Christian activist and fanatical letter writer, Riley believes song lyrics cause suicide, murder and teen behavioural problems
'I Kissed a Girl' provokes controversy and has been banned from radio stations in Dubai for containing lyrics that 'depict sexuality, lesbianism and promiscuity', reported Gulf News
World-renowned Swedish glass designer Göran Wärff has created the Freemuse Award which is presented for the first time ever in Dublin on 23 August 2008
