Queensland University of Technology case thrown out as 18C inquiry looms

By James Massola, Michaela Whitbourn, Fergus Hunter
Updated November 5 2016 - 9:08am, first published 9:01am
Senator David Leyonhjelm said he would support an inquiry. Photo: Peter Rae
Senator David Leyonhjelm said he would support an inquiry. Photo: Peter Rae
Liberal senator Dean Smith first called for an 18C inquiry as the first step towards breaking the impasse over changing the act. Photo: Philip Gostelow
Liberal senator Dean Smith first called for an 18C inquiry as the first step towards breaking the impasse over changing the act. Photo: Philip Gostelow
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has signalled that an inquiry will be held into the 18C provision and freedom of speech. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has signalled that an inquiry will be held into the 18C provision and freedom of speech. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

A Brisbane judge has thrown out a controversial case of alleged racial vilification at the Queensland University of Technology, as an inquiry into Australia's race hate laws looks set to be announced next week.

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