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The bombshell web ban bill was tabled in the Senate at 9:58am, without prior notice.
Communications Minister Senator Helen Coonan proposes to expand the "black list" of internet addresses (URLs) currently maintained by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to include terrorism and cyber-crime sites.
Originally posted by uberarcanist
If Australia protects freedom of speech like America does, this law is blatantly illegal.
Originally posted by KTK
Ironic that they can filter "terrorism" websites and not child porn ones.
Originally posted by KTK
We dont have freedom of speech like they do in the states. Infact my views on what "terrorism" is falls inline with our anti terror laws and i would be considered a terrorist. Im safe for now being 5th generation anglo Australian with no religious ties.