"I've become deeply concerned by the antiquated restrictions on regional media which restrict most notably Prime, WIN and Southern Cross from remaining viable".
Brandis is especially concerned about corporate, environmental and industrial regulations which restrict rights.
These include gastric bands and gastric bypasses which restrict food intake.
That partly reflects the fact that countries which restrict freedom are extremely populous.
"We have consistently denied the constitutionality of measures which restrict the rights of citizens on account of race," he said.
"And sometimes buyers who purchase a farm might put their land in conservation easements, which restrict future development".
He said he was hoping that municipalities would show "flexibility" on local zoning ordinances, most of which restrict multiunit housing.
"They are seeking relief which would invalidate a number of the F.D.A. regulations which restrict the promotion of drugs".
This year, 35 members will be barred from seeking re-election because of the limits, which restrict Council members to two terms.
The outright ban in Santa Rosa is much like those in eight states, New York and New Jersey among them, which restrict use of any fireworks to professionals.
Technological controls, such as firewalls which restrict access to certain sites, need to be complemented with educating children about the dangers from a very young age.
