Does this law only apply to comments relating to the forthcoming election?
If so, consider this a general comment. Any government, anywhere in the world that enacts such legislation cannot consider itself democratic. Freedom of information, freedom of opinion and freedom of discussion without fear of persecution are the very foundations of democracy. It's not hard to believe that self serving parliamentarians would enact such a legislation, but why on earth would anyone with more than two fifths of a brain sign it into law?
People unite against an identity card, but they let this sail through?
The difference between the visionary, genuine politicians of years gone by versus the outright rubbish we have today.Pretty amazing proposal hey Doc.
A state that gave the first women in the world the right to vote. A Premier like Playford who built public housing for the homeless. Don Dunstan and his pink suits. The only state with a depository recycling program.
And now this??
It's a strange world we live in Master Jack.
The difference between the visionary, genuine politicians of years gone by versus the outright rubbish we have today.
Sure, they had their faults and didn't always get it right, but at least they actually did try. These days they don't even make it look like they're trying...
Real name - the one I was given at birth.
Postcode - Not in SA and so not covered by this obscene law.
Seems to only cover mainstream news websites.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/02/2807584.htm?section=justinSo it's free to comment on the fringe just not on Murdoch/Packer/Stokes/Fairfax ????
Just checking?
I might be naive, but requirement doesn’t say we cannot be critical.
It only says about being responsible poster and being able to stand by the comment.
We all know what faceless people in the crowd do.
There is plenty of rubbish around, but no one is responsible for it.
Of course Big Brother can have an easy data, but should that stop somebody’s dole payment or single mother support pension or housing commission accommodation? Probably not.
Who knows? In QLD during the Joh years, do you reckon that government would have abused this or not?
Anyone want to bet such a scale of corruption - or worse - could not possibly happen again?
Fair point Atlas. It was quite scary back in those days. Special Branch would turn up to a peaceful ladies Uniting Church rally in Roma Street wearing crash helmets inside the car with batons and tear gas ready.
You gotta now and then break some eggs to make an omlette, though...
The perfect state crime is when everyone is paid off to keep their mouths shut. Someone eventually squeals.Who knows? In QLD during the Joh years, do you reckon that government would have abused this or not?
Anyone want to bet such a scale of corruption - or worse - could not possibly happen again?
The perfect state crime is when everyone is paid off to keep their mouths shut. Someone eventually squeals.
The perfect state crime is when everyone is paid off to keep their mouths shut. Someone eventually squeals.
And there we go. Bloody unbelievable how this pops up consistently regardless of the penalties. The dollar enticement must be overwhelming for those blokes. What does it say of the demand for recreational and habitual drug use. :disgust:Or another Gomer Pyle moment.
Surprise, surprise, surprise
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,1,26670609-952,00.html
The dollar enticement must be overwhelming for those blokes.
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