[LINK] child porn laws -- more silliness

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Rene writes,

> The Bill in question contains a number of extensions to existing
> criminal law which imo are of legitimate and serious concern/risk
> to persons who aim to abide by the law, but will most probably not
> get attention/mention by mainstream (media), or probably any other


Your ongoing attention to such matters over the years, Rene, which do
have potential to impact on all .au denizens, is appreciated. Perhaps
you have seen recent list-email by Bob Bain in particular on ASCELSIC
which also reflect somewhat similiar areas of concern, and expertise?

For eg:  http://bobbain.livejournal.com/316252.html

Be that as it may, many/most Linkers anyway might think proactive Gov
measures can be more effective, and to that end, they ARE trying. For
example, this Tuesday is Aussie Gov supported as, 'Safer Internet Day'

And our Government does raise such matters for school-based attention:

For example, disseminated widely to Au schools ..

> From:     Karen Bonanno <kbonanno at bigpond.net.au> 
> Subject:  Annoucement: Safe Internet Day 9th Feb 2010

Safe Internet Day 9th Feb  - follow the link at

 http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/en.aspx

Poster, tips for kids, tips for teens and a video are available to
promote the event for 9th Feb.


Regards

Karen Bonanno

Executive Officer

Australian School Library Association Inc. 

http://www.asla.org.au

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Cheers,
Stephen