[LINK] Green light for internet filter plans

[Kimberley Heitman]

>On Tue, Dec 15, 2009, Jan Whitaker wrote:
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>> I have another question:
>> Will the ACS withdraw its arrangement with Conroy as the Patron for
>> the society? I'm disgusted by his action. He has no business being
>> associated with my professional body.
>
>I seriously doubt that Senator Conroy is the person who is singlehandedly
>pushing this agenda inside the Labor Party.
>
>Seriously folks, don't accept the cop-out scapegoat. Address why
>this is happening..
>
>
>
>Adrian

That's true - Ministers of Communication are captives of their Department's
lust for control (potentially prohibited content). However, Conroy deserves
personal attention for his attempts to smear critics as pro-child abuse. 

In 1999, Labor had the guts and the brains to oppose this nonsense. I recall
stirring speeches by Labor MPs which resonate as well today. 

I think the best measure to ensure accountability is to make sure that every
entry on the blacklist needs approval by a Parliamentary vote. See
http://www.dbcde.gov.au/online_safety_and_security/cybersafety_plan/refused_
classification_content_list_review/how_to_make_a_submission/online_submissio
n_form for how to agree.


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Kimberley James Heitman
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