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AUSTRALIA

Australia: Controversy over race-hate music festival
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
20 April 2010
Australia: Didgeridoo concert cancelled
A concert in Broome in North West Australia featuring didgeridoo player William Barton was cancelled after local Aboriginal leaders said the instrument was "taboo"
30 May 2007
Australia: Rock band self-censored over fear of influencing trial
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
07 May 2007
Australia: New censorship codes imposed
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
01 March 2004
New code Down Under
Australians under 18 years old could soon be barred from purchasing CDs by artists such as Eminem, the Rolling Stones, and Tori Amos
13 November 2002