A LIBERAL backbencher has called for a rethink of Australia’s ban on nicotine e-cigarettes, arguing the devices could spell the end of harmful cigarette smoking. Senator James Paterson said some of the reasons cited by health groups for maintaining the ban were puzzling. He said he hoped the government would facilitate rather than block moves to legalise what...
Senator James Paterson speaks to Rafael Epstein on 774 ABC Melbourne's Drive program, discussing the current political landscape and the same sex marriage plebiscite....
By Lucy Battersby A government senator has warned media companies not to let self-interest scuttle industry reform by lobbying against the bill before Parliament. "I think generally there is agreement in the industry that reform is necessary," Senator James Paterson said during a discussion at the Australian...
Senator Paterson on 774 with Jon Faine, discussing changes to the Racial Discrimination Act....
Senator Paterson on Radio National's Drive program with Patricia Karvelas, discussing changes to the Racial Discrimination Act....
Senator James Paterson joins Peters Bettie and Reith on Sky News to discuss getting legislation through the new Senate, 18c reform, the budget and government's omnibus bill and the ABCC legislation....
By Gabrielle Chan The Liberal senator Dean Smith says the Coalition party room view has moved on reform of the Racial Discrimination Act after a former federal judge suggested amendments to create a more “defensible balance” between free speech and hate speech. The former federal court judge...
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott recently mused over his decision while in power to give up on repealing Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. This makes it unlawful to “offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate” on the basis of “race, colour or national or ethnic origin”. Critics,...
By Jared Owens Free-speech crusaders are “closer than ever” to eroding the controversial Racial Discrimination Act, Liberal senator James Paterson said last night, saying Malcolm Turnbull should be “taking up the mantle and leading” on the hot-button issue. Tony Abbott angered his supporters in 2014 by abandoning...
Senator Paterson joins Janine Perrett on PM Live to discuss 18c reform, the Business Council of Australia and GST reform. ...