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Australian Gov't To Launch Net Crackdown

Posted by timothy on from the but-they've-now-offended-me dept.

docfisher writes "According to this article on whirlpool, the Australian Govt is proposing laws that would allow sentences of up to two years jail time for using the internet for "menacing or offensive purposes". According to The Age, Protest organisers will also be targetted in the clampdown. Press release by Senator Alston here."

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  1. Re:Great. by jazman_777 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    What makes you think _you_ get to decide what is offensive? It really means offensive to the State. The State always takes care of itself first, even against the people. (For example, it will prosecute counterfeiters more severely than check kiters.)

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