[AusNOG] Internet Filter Action Forum - Malcolm Turnbull organised event (Sydney)

[Skeeve Stevens]

FYI to those interested.

...Skeeve

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From: iamems-bounces at lists.isoc-au.org.au [mailto:iamems-bounces at lists.isoc-au.org.au] On Behalf Of Skeeve Stevens
Sent: Thursday, 29 July 2010 10:18 PM
To: ISOC-AU Members Discussion List
Subject: [ISOC-AU-mems] Internet Filter Action Forum - Malcolm Turnbull organised event

Hey all,

Malcolm Turnbull has created this event on Facebook and invited people who are his friends on Facebook.  It is marked as a Private Event - not sure what that means though.  I am pretty sure anyone can just come along.

I think it might be worth going to... I am not exactly what the purpose of the event is... maybe just to kick Labor (which they do need a bit with regards to this), or if it is an awareness campaign.

If I have time I would like to go... anyone else?  Maybe if someone here asked Malcolm, he would add you as a panellist?

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Time                      August 7 * 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Location               Paddington RSL, Oxford St, Paddington Sydney
Created By          Malcolm Turnbull


INTERNET FILTER ACTION FORUM
FACEBOOK EVENT

Date: Saturday, 7 August 2010
Time: 3:15 for 3:30
...Venue: Paddington RSL Club, Oxford Street, Paddington

Panel: Justin Milne, former Group Managing Director, Telstra Bigpond
Simon Sheikh, National Director, GetUp!
Malcolm Turnbull, MP for Wentworth, Federal Parliament

This forum is an opportunity for internet users to contribute to an informed discussion about the Gillard Government's controversial Internet Filter.

The proposed filter is a hot issue in Wentworth, with many voters expressing concern over the Government's plans. Some argue mandatory filtering of internet content is a breach of their civil rights and borders on censorship, while others question the plan's technical feasibility and effectiveness.

Despite opposition from internet users, Internet Service Providers, legal and technical experts, many businesses and even the NSW Government, Communications Minister Steve Conroy recently confirmed the filter would go ahead if the Gillard Government is re-elected on August 21.

Informed discussion among forum participants will ensure community views on the filter are heard. The forum will also consider adopting Community Resolutions that capture these views. If adopted these Resolutions will be presented to Minister Conroy and Prime Minister Gillard as a reminder of the community's determination to fight the proposal.

Each panelist will speak for 7-10 minutes and then the forum will be opened up to the audience for 30 minutes of discussion and Q&A.

This event follows on from the successful 'Budget Explained' Facebook event Malcolm held last year. Invitations will go out via Facebook to Malcolm's Facebook and Twitter friends. Malcolm will also publicize the event via his iPhone application.

Panelists:

Simon Sheikh: As a leading member of an advocacy group fighting the filter, Simon will share what GetUp! has learned about community views and effective action on this issue.

Justin Milne: Formerly chief of Australia's top ISP, Justin is well qualified to discuss economic and technical questions about the filter and its potential impact on business.

Malcolm Turnbull: With a background in both politics and technology, Malcolm will analyze the Gillard Government's policy and offer his own take on freedom and the internet.

Afternoon tea will be provided.




...Skeeve

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Skeeve Stevens, CEO/Technical Director
eintellego Pty Ltd - The Networking Specialists
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Cell +61 (0)414 753 383 / skype://skeeve
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