Man charged with hate speech in Brisbane plans insanity plea

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A man charged under Queensland's hate speech laws intends to plead insanity, stating the charge itself is insane. Jim Dowling faces a charge for displaying a sign with the phrase "from the river to the sea, Brisbane will be free of Boeing" at a protest. The phrase is prohibited if it causes offense or menace. Dowling was protesting outside Boeing's Brisbane headquarters. The matter has been adjourned to later this month.


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