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(c) freedom of imagination and creativity; and
(d) academic freedom and freedom of scientific research.
(2) Freedom of speech, expression, thought, opinion and publication does not
protect—
(a) propaganda for war;
(b) incitement to violence or insurrection against this Constitution; or
(c) advocacy of hatred that—
(i)
is based on any prohibited ground of discrimination listed or
prescribed under section 26; and
(ii)
constitutes incitement to cause harm.
(3) To the extent that it is necessary, a law may limit, or may authorise the limitation
of, the rights and freedoms mentioned in subsection (1) in the interests of—
(a) national security, public safety, public order, public morality, public health
or the orderly conduct of elections;
(b) the protection or maintenance of the reputation, privacy, dignity, rights or
freedoms of other persons, including—
(i)
the right to be free from hate speech, whether directed against
individuals or groups; and
(ii)
the rights of persons injured by inaccurate or offensive media reports
to have a correction published on reasonable conditions established
by law;
(c) preventing the disclosure, as appropriate, of information received in
confidence;
(d) preventing attacks on the dignity of individuals, groups of individuals
or respected offices or institutions in a manner likely to promote ill will
between ethnic or religious groups or the oppression of, or discrimination
against, any person or group of persons;
(e) maintaining the authority and independence of the courts;
(f)
imposing restrictions on the holders of public offices;
(g) regulating the technical administration of telecommunications; or
(h) making provisions for the enforcement of media standards and providing
for the regulation, registration and conduct of media organisations.