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Aus. Gov't Considers Fines for Online Suicide Info

Posted by timothy on from the f-o-a-d dept.

downundarob writes "The Australian federal government is once again showing its cluelessness regarding the workings of the Internet. The short article tells us how, under legislation to be introduced this week, corporations would be fined up to AU$500,000 and individuals AU$100,000 if they use the Internet to incite or promote suicide methods. In Australia it is illegal to commit, or attempt to commit suicide."

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  1. What's the penalty for suicide? by robw810 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Wait, let me guess - they institute the death penalty for suicide??? What a stupid law (as are most)... RW

  2. Suicide illegality rationalization by Monkelectric · · Score: 0, Redundant
    Many slashdoters will be asking -- WHY in the crap would they make suicide illegal and think anyone would care?

    The reason is actually, they know it is stupid to make suicide illegal -- but if it weren't illegal -- then when you tried to commit suicide, there would be no crime taking place, so they couldn't send anyone to try and save you.

    As far as WTF australia is thinking, they have consistantly not gotten it when it comes to the internet ... Im sure this is nothing new :)

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    Religion is a gateway psychosis. -- Dave Foley

  3. Re:Step 1: Get eaten by dingoes. by fm6 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Step 3: ????
    Step 4: Profit!!!!