Obviously there’s a lot of debate outrage at the government’s decision to plough ahead with its plans to filter the internet. But there are some responses coming from both political parties and academics that are obligatory reading for anyone wanting to stay informed about the issue.
And once you’ve watched it, share it with your friends. Sign the GetUp petition. Write a letter to your local MP that eloquently states your disgust that the government is seemingly ignoring logic by pursuing an irrational and unworkable solution that will negatively effect every Australian. Because the only way we can make this go away now is to convince our local politicians that this is a huge mistake.
After yesterday’s announcement that Conroy’s internet filter trials were a rousing success weren’t a failure, Telstra, Optus and Primus have all publicly announced their support for the policy.