Calls for government support in academic freedom case.

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Calls for government support in academic freedom case.

Freedom of speech is a favourite issue for many conservative MPs in the government, but just how involved should a federal government get in these debates?

The Attorney General Christian Porter has indicated the government could provide financial support for Peter Ridd, an academic sacked by James Cook University for publicly criticising a colleague's views on climate science.

Mr Ridd has already won his case, but there are suggestions the university will appeal the verdict. Federal MP Craig Kelly tell Patricia Karvelas why he thinks the government should intervene. https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/pr ... e/11339870