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Brisbane internet censorship protest

Dec 14th, 2008 | By Chris | Category: Blog, Chris

Went to the Brisbane internet censorship protest yesterday, the video below from the ABC says that there was around 200 people there. It was a very hot sunny day. Overall I think everyone had a good time, the speakers were good and the crowd was getting behind them, occasionally people made internet geek jokes, it was cool to be around such a large crowd that actually get those jokes. Good …
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Act Now! Stop Censorship in Australia

Dec 8th, 2008 | By Cath | Category: Blog, Cath

On Saturday the 13th of December throughout Australia, activists will take to the streets to demonstrate against the governments proposed censorship of the Internet.
The Electronic Freedom Project, which describes itself as “dedicated to protecting the freedoms of Australians on-line”, is staging a protest at Sydney’s Town Hall Square on 13 December, starting at 12pm.

Protests will also be …
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GetUp!

Dec 1st, 2008 | By Cath | Category: Blog, Cath

GetUp is an independent community advocacy organisation which aims to give every Australian a voice with regards to political and governmental issues.

They have started an online petition ‘Save The Net’ to try and put a stop to the proposed internet filter, if you want to have your say then here is your chance.

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Filter Fiasco

Nov 11th, 2008 | By Cath | Category: Blog, Cath

Communications Minister Stephen Conroy is determined to push on with his plans to force Internet Service Providers to censor the Internet for all Australians. This clean-feed will be mandatory in all homes and schools across the country.

The filter will supposedly censor material that is “harmful and inappropriate” for children according to the government. It seems to me that the child porn angle is a convenient means of testing the process of furthering state control. Those whom dare …
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