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Is it freedom of speech or just insulting your colleagues?

Julie Hare
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The question of whether academics should have the freedom to speak their version of the truth without fear or favour is in the spotlight after marine physicist Peter Ridd’s appeal against his former employer James Cook University reached the High Court.

The case revolves around disciplinary action and the eventual sacking of Dr Ridd after he disparaged the scientific rigour and accuracy of research done  on the Great Barrier Reef by James Cook colleagues.

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Julie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com

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