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Danby letter #1

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 22:57

I wrote to Michael Danby (MHR for Melbourne Ports) to find what his views on the filter were.

Conroy letter #1

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 23:00

I wrote to Senator Conroy (Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy) expressing my concerns about the proposed Mandatory Internet Filter.

Mandatory ISP Filtering

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:15

Many of you will of heard of the current proposal for Mandatory ISP Filtering. The stated objective is to prevent access to Refused Classification (RC) material, particularly child pornography. It is my position that this proposal will not achieve this objective, while significantly reducing the rights of citizens to lawfully use the Internet.

Useful links about the Internet Filter

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:13

These are some useful links about the proposed Mandatory ISP Filter.

Conroy letter #2

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 23:03

I wrote to Senator Conroy (Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy) and got a form letter reply. This basically ignored my objections and spent three pages explaining how wonderful the filter was going to be.

Danby letter #2

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 23:02

I wrote to Michael Danby (MHR for Melbourne Ports) to find what his views on the filter were. I did not receive a reply to my first letter so I have written again.

Conroy's internet censorship agenda slammed by tech giants

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:08

It seems that no one is happy with the proposed Internet Filter.

How to easily bypass Australia's internet filters for free

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:05

This article explains everything you need to know about how to bypass the proposed Mandatory ISP Filter. Any eight year old could do it.

Net filter laws haven't even been drafted yet

Last Updated on Sunday, 02 May 2010 22:05

The proposed Mandatory Internet Filter legislation has not yet been drafted.

"Access Denied", Monday 10th May, 8.30pm on ABC1

Last Updated on Saturday, 08 May 2010 05:53

Four Corners looks at the proposed Mandatory Internet Filter.

Internet filter could scupper NBN speeds

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 23:08

An internet service provider (ISP) says the Federal Government's proposed filter has the potential to cause bottlenecks and webpage blackouts, making its high-speed National Broadband Network less viable.

Conroy letter #3

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 23:09

Still waiting for Senator Conroy (Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy) to reply to my last letter about the proposed Mandatory Internet Filter. It was quite a long letter and given the level of opposition to this fatally flawed proposal (Study casts doubt over net filter support) he should have quite a few letters to read.

Danby letter #3

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 22:56

I wrote to Michael Danby (MHR for Melbourne Ports) to find what his views on the filter were. I finally received the same form letter reply that Senator Conroy sent, so I have written again with basically the same response that I sent to Conroy.

Is Conroy the worst ever Communications Minster?

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 23:32

Is Senator Stephen Conroy the worst ever Communications Minister?

Dear Stephen

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 23:19

Senator Stephen Conroy
Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
Level 4, 4 Treasury Place
Melbourne Vic 3002

Dear Stephen,

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