[AusNOG] Internet Filter Delayed Until 2011

[Matthew Moyle-Croft]

So,
this is the option where:

- we don't do it before the election to give people hope that it won't occur so we won't lose their votes.
- claim a "mandate" from the people AFTER the election when we're (hopefully relected) and do it anyway.
- blame the new government for political censorship if we're not reelected and they keep going with the plan.

Don't stop the rage here people.

MMC

On 09/07/2010, at 11:57 AM, Kai wrote:

> Apologies for replying to my own post but I've just been reading some more articles, and, this just gets better:
> 
> Gov't doesn't trust 'internet companies', says Conroy
> goodgearguide.com.au/article/352624/gov_t_doesn_t_trust_internet_companies_says_conroy/
> 
> "The Federal Government doesn't trust large internet companies -- which he said were solely interested in profit -- to regulate their own sector, Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said yesterday in response to questions about the Government's mandatory internet filter policy."
> 
> OK, right now I'm sitting here wondering "wtf..."?!
> 
> and this...
> 
> Internet filter 'won't protect kids'
> theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/internet-filter-wont-protect-kids-20100708-102ap.html
> 
> Maybe I missed the boat somewhere, which one of these is out of place:
> democracy, "for the people", constitution, rights, internet censorship
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kai" <vk6ksj at westnet.com.au>
> To: ausnog at ausnog.net
> Sent: Friday, 9 July, 2010 11:42:40 AM GMT +09:30 Darwin
> Subject: Re: [AusNOG] Internet Filter Delayed Until 2011
> 
> ...and in other news:
> 
> ICT industry all nostalgic for NetAlert
> itnews.com.au/News/219281,ict-industry-all-nostalgic-for-netalert.aspx
> 
> Gillard should halt ISP filtering plan: Greens
> theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/gillard-should-halt-isp-filtering-plan-greens/story-e6frgakx-1225889467829
> 
> Filter cops criticism in cyber-safety commitee
> computerworld.com.au/article/352520/filter_cops_criticism_cyber-safety_commitee/