Category Archives: Politics

The Onion cracks me up

Posted on Tue 22/Dec/2009 by Lucas

I was perusing the onion the other day, and found an article that reminded me of the ACL and Senator Conroy’s committment to ‘evidence based policy’. Life imitating Art? As usual, the Onion is all TIC!. ** WARNING KEYBOARD ALERT … Continue reading →

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Senator Lundy is getting a clue

Posted on Tue 22/Dec/2009 by Lucas

Kate lundy responds to critisms of internet censorship in a thoughtful way (and without referring to objectors as childpron supporters). Continue reading →

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ACMA Censorship gone MAD

Posted on Sat 14/Mar/2009 by Lucas

As reported in The Australian, the ACMA has issued a takedown notice to an ISP for a LINK to a website that is on it’s unwanted (potentially prohibited content) list, that is going to be the backbone of the government’s … Continue reading →

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Quote of the day

Posted on Sat 6/Oct/2007 by Lucas

Gleaned from slashdot user sconeu: “People who need govt to enforce their religion must not have much faith in the power of its message.” But I guess the fanatics won’t admit to that!

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The new Australian Citizenship test

Posted on Sat 19/May/2007 by Lucas

Pilfered from: Helen’s comment on Larvatus Prodeo Australian Government Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs Application for Grant of Australian Citizenship You must answer 75% (28 or more out of 37) of these questions correctly in order to … Continue reading →

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