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Gates of Vienna News Feed 10/29/2008
Gates of Vienna —
... Australia to Implement Mandatory Internet Censorship AUSTRALIA will join China in implementing mandatory censoring of the internet under plans put forward by the Federal Government. The revelations emerge as US tech giants Google, Microsoft and Yahoo, and a coalition of human rights and other groups unveiled a code of conduct aimed at safeguarding online freedom of speech and privacy. The government has declared it will not let internet users opt out of the proposed national internet ...
The First Amended
Belmont Club —
When Kevin Rudd successfully ran against John Howard it was widely claimed there was very little difference between them. Both were said to be in the mainstream and the distinctions between them one of style rather than fundamentals. But if there were no difference there would have been no point in the elections. Today, one of those possible differences may have emerged. The Herald Sun reports that “Australia will join China in implementing mandatory censoring of the Internet under plans put forward by the Federal Government.The government has declared it will not let internet ...
Australia and China versus the free Internet
Winds of Change.NET —
"AUSTRALIA will join China in implementing mandatory censoring of the internet under plans put forward by the Federal Government."
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"The revelations emerge as US tech giants Google, Microsoft and Yahoo, and a coalition of human rights and other groups unveiled a code of conduct aimed at safeguarding online freedom of speech and privacy."
"The government has declared it will not let internet users opt out of the proposed national internet filter."
In doing this, our ...
Great Firewall of Australia? (Great E-Barrier Reef?)
The Volokh Conspiracy —
... , back when it was just an early proposal, but now it seems to be officially recommended by the Australian government : AUSTRALIA will join China in implementing mandatory censoring of the internet under plans put forward by the Federal Government.... The government has declared it will not let internet users opt out of the proposed national internet filter.... Communications minister Stephen Conroy ... said trials were yet to be carried out, but "we are talking about mandatory blocking, where possible, of illegal material." The net nanny proposal was originally going to allow ...
It can't happen here?
Babalú Blog: an island on the net without a bearded dictator —
It can't happen here? It may happen in Australia , mate. Posted by George Moneo at November 2, 2008 10:13 AM « A reflection on Tuesday's election | Babalu Blog - Main Page Comments Post a comment Thanks for signing in, . Now you can comment. ( sign out ) (If you haven't left a comment here before, you may need to be approved by the site owner before your comment will appear. Until then, it won't appear on the entry. Thanks for waiting.) URL: Remember me? Yes No Comments:
A bit about activism . . .
The Reaction —
... an encouraging comment at a blogsite whose author is feeling very "down and discouraged." Think about doing that for some thoughtful Republican writer, with an eye to unity, bipartisanship and reconciliation. These are very difficult times for Republicans, after all. Be magnanimous if you can. Continuing with this week's tidbits on activism -- First, thanks to the Internet, the truth gets out#. Count your blessings as an American for your Internet freedoms*. And count the days# (82) until Bush moves out of the White House. ...
Australia To Join China In International Internet Censorship Initiative
Say Anything —
... AUSTRALIA will join China in implementing mandatory censoring of the internet under plans put forward by the Federal Government. ...
