Growing condemnation of censorship of Australian artist Bill Henson

This assault on basic democratic rights has produced a wave of anger. Letters to the editor columns and Internet blogs of the corporate media have been swamped with protests. These include comments from artists, writers, former Henson models, victims of sexual abuse and even a former NSW police superintendent, defending Henson, denouncing the use of police and attacking Labors encouragement of this assault on basic democratic rights

A letter to Melbournes Age newspaper from Antonia Green, an artist and former model of Henson, gave voice to some of these concerns: As a child I was photographed by Bill Henson, along with my brother and father, and have known his work since I was seven. It has been an influence in inspiring me to become an artist.