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US-Australia Tensions Rise Over Net Filter

Posted by samzenpus on from the trouble-down-under dept.

daria42 writes "Tensions between the US Government and its counterpart in Australia appear to be rising over Australia's proposal to filter the internet for objectionable content. The US government has raised its concerns over what it sees as potential censorship directly with the Australian Government. However, last night, Australia's Communications Minister Stephen Conroy denied he had had any approach from US State Department officials."

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  1. Fir57 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Out of businees charnel 4ouse. The

  2. Since every other story is Australian... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    ...Maybe it's time to give the Aussies (including kdawson) what they want, which is a Slashdot of their very own. You know, Slashdot.org.au, or something.

    But then I suppose Aussies would fear losing the American audience they crave so desperately.

    It's like Slashdot editors think the world now consists of the USA, Australia, and some shadowy half-forgotten realm known as "Someplace Else".

    Seriously, shove these Aussie stories up your ass. We're fucking sick of the sight of them. Go beg for attention elsewhere.