AU Government Demands Universal Wiretapping

StonyandCher writes "The Australian government is pushing a bill to force all telecommunications providers to facilitate lawful data interception across fixed and mobile telephone systems, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Instant Messaging (IM) and chat room discussions. Sweeping reforms will make it easier than ever for law enforcement to intercept communications if amendments to the Telecommunications (Interceptions) Act are agreed upon by a Senate standing committee. This follows from a story earlier this week where the Australian government is legislating to allow employers to snoop on employees' email and IM conversations."

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[tyrantking31]

I guess that's why no one ever threatens to move to Australia.

Re:How can they watch instant messaging?

[What me a Coward]

Your line of reasoning presuposess that the Constution and or liberty exists in Austrailia which it does in fact not.

    The goverment has ultimate say about what goes on ar is allowed within it's boarders that includes youre email conversations with whatever friends their you may have as they see fit to pass their laws to that affect.

    In other words It aint the land of any free or home of the brave! And Freedom isn't free It comes with great sacrafice and vigilance or goes as a whimper in the night.