In the lead-up to this bill, I have spoken about freedom of speech and academic freedom. These are actually distinct concepts. Freedom of speech, an ideal within the broader construct of freedom of expression, is the ability to express one's thoughts without restriction, so long as you are not harming others or inciting violence on others. Academic freedom, on the other hand, is the ability of academics and students to question ideas and to put forward new ones without being censored, or, worse, risking your career or enrolment status. For academics, it is crucial that they are able to teach and undertake research that challenges the status quo, even if it's a bit unorthodox if they choose to do so.