George Brandis

George Brandis

politician Australia

George Brandis is a former Australian politician who served as the Liberal senator for Queensland and held the position of federal attorney-general. Recently, he has been in the news for his views on hate speech legislation and its implications for freedom of speech, arguing against the expansion of state power to regulate individual beliefs and attitudes.

Born on Feb 20, 1967 (58 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
41,617
Power
2,252$
Sentiment
3.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 3 3.67 0.15% +10% 25,499,884 41,617 $1,380,000 2,252$
Totals 3 25,499,884 41,617 $1,380,000 2,252$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: George Brandis, a former Liberal senator and federal attorney-general, noted in his latest Herald column. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Politicians should not have power to cancel Australian citizenship

Australia Australia: George Brandis is a former high commissioner to the UK and a former Liberal senator. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Can NATO survive Donald Trump?

Australia Australia: In an opinion piece for the Herald, columnist and former federal attorney-general George Brandis congratulated Minns for his strong condemnation of antisemitism but accused the premier of overreach on these new laws. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Why I’m conflicted about events in NSW parliament this week

Australia Australia: Designed by former arts minister George Brandis in 2015, the Catalyst fund gave the arts ministry direct control over public funding of arts projects. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald: Major gallery says Venice row endangers Australia’s global reputation