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Stop the Great Firewall of Australia

2008-07-07T00:12:00.000-07:00

By letting policymakers know just what we think of the "clean feed" Internet filter, we can bring about a policy change. You can help by contacting your representatives and spreading the word about this campaign. Here are some quick actions you can take to make a difference.

Write to Senator Conroy
Write to your local member
Call Conroy
Contact your ISP
Sign a petition
Join/Donate to EFA
Link to this page

Contact the Minister

Contacting the Minister will let him know that his constituents, the Australian public, are not on board with his impractical plan.

Call the Minister

There's nothing like a personal phone call to get the message across. Call the minister's office on (03) 9650 1188 and let them know your objections.

Write to the Minister

A personalised letter to the Minister sends a powerful message: We don't like the policy, and we care. Letters can be sent to the Ministerial office:

Senator Stephen Conroy
Minister for Communications, Broadband and the Digital Economy
Level 4, 4 Treasury Place
Melbourne Vic 3002

Here is a template you may wish to consider using.

Dear Minister,

As an Australian and an internet user, I have serious concerns about your new mandatory "clean feed" filter initiative.

Given the importance your Government has attached to modernising Australia's broadband network, pursuing a policy that can only slow down and increase the costs of home internet access seems misguided at best. Australian households are diverse, and most do not have young children, so mandating a one-size-fits-all approach will not serve the public well. I don't think it is the Government's role to decide what's appropriate for me or my children, and neither do most Australians.

Given the amount of Internet content available, the Government will never be able to classify it all and I feel that the time and money could be spent in better ways both to protect children and improve Australia's digital infrastructure. Australian parents need better education about the risks their children face online. Trying to rid the Internet of adult content is futile, and can only distract from that mission.

Sincerely,

Internet User
Dunt, SA

Email the Minister
	Although not as effective as a letter or call, every bit helps. Email Senator Conroy at: minister (at) dbcde.gov.au.

Contact your local representative

Your local MP is your representative and wants to hear about your concerns. Let your member know that you are unhappy with this policy.

Find your local member's contact information here.

Contact your ISP

Your ISP is probably just as worried about this policy as you are, but letting them know your concerns will help in their own efforts.

Sign a petition

Although a petition signature is no substitute for personal contact, every bit helps. Sign the petition here.

Join/Donate

Electronic Frontiers Australia needs your support to continue fighting for your online rights. Consider joining or donating. To learn more about EFA and our work on privacy, copyright, and censorship policy, visit our website.

Help get the word out!

Help spread the word about the campaign by blogging about the filter, linking to this site, or including one of the buttons below on your own site or blog. Together we can put the national spotlight on Conroy's Internet crusade.

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netalarmed.com

2008-04-01T02:15:00.000-07:00

来源: netalarmed.com

Government protection 24/7

The Internet is 92% sex, hate and violence. With NetAlarmed, you and your family are protected 100% from these dangers, even when not using the Internet*.

How will NetAlarmed work?

NetAlarmed provides the ultimate protection against dangerous and obscene Internet content. Every time you visit a website, the site is also checked at the NetAlarmed Data Centre in Canberra, ACT.

Depending on the sites content, it is then approved or blocked to those accessing the Internet from within Australia. If a site is blacklisted you will be safe in knowing the site was not suitable for viewing.

Here's an example:

Does that mean slower web surfing?

Is slower web surfing a problem when it means safer web surfing? Depending on the amount of websites on the 'block list,' load time for websites may take up to 3 minutes. When you consider Australia has the fastest broadband network in the world, this is still faster than other countries view websites.

What happens if I visit a blacklisted website?

The website will not load. Depending on the content of the website you tried to visit, your personal information and internet browsing history may be passed onto the NetAlarmed Internet Crimes Division for investigation.

I'm an adult. Can I opt-out?

Sure, but feedback to NetAlarmed suggests only a small amount of Australians will choose to opt-out (mainly felons). For those that do choose to opt-out, rest assured your personal details will be kept completely confidential on the NetAlarmed Watch List.

How will the Goverment protect me offline as well as online?

We are not entirely sure just yet, but don't worry. Just like we are not entirely sure how to even filter the Internet, lack of knowledge amidst professional advice has never stopped us from claiming we can do something.* Everything can be done at a cost.

This sounds great! Do I need to do anything?

Only have a night on the town, by yourself! With NetAlarmed there's no need to look after your own children. We're a tax paid babysitter for every night of the week. Enjoy a cocktail at the expense of freedom.

Everday Ozzies Show Support for NetAlarmed

"Ever since we were chosen by Mr Conroy to participate in the NetAlarmed trial, our home life has improved markedly. Previously, my husband would spend hours each night locked away in his darkened study doing his online banking. Since we got NetAlarmed, Phil now has to do his banking at the branch, which means more time for the two of us... Thank you Stephen!"

Belinda and Philip, Coffs Harbour NSW

*Actual ability for the Federal Government to protect offline may not be possible in some regional areas of Australia due to lack of services. 1. Statistic representative of scientific media hysterics.

This website is fictional. It is a work of satire in response to Australian Government's absurd Internet censorship policy and the former NetAlert policy. Despite national criticism from industry groups, professionals and citizens, Kevin Rudd and Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Stephen Conroy, plan to implement mandatory internet filtering in 2008.

The dangers of Internet censorship outlined here are real. Educate your children about the Internet just as you would warn them about the dangers of everyday life. Australia does not require a Government babysitter.

Contact NetAlarmed with feedback or visit my blog, Somebody Think Of The Children if you would like to find out more information about Internet Censorship in Australia or NetAlarmed.

Stop Australian Internet Censorship

2008-03-15T20:23:00.000-07:00

来源：TakingITGlobal

Petition created by: Michael Meloni

Australian Senator, Stephen Conroy, is set to introduce mandatory Internet filtering in 2008. This petition has been organised to put an end to the filtering in Australia, before it begins!

Existing reports (some even conducted by the Australian Government) show that ISPs and customers will be forced to pay if mandatory filtering is introduced. The 2003 Ovum report on filtering commissioned by the Howard Government even finds that smaller ISPs will not be able to absorb the costs like large ISPs.

Furthermore, industry groups have all warned that the filtering can and will be bypassed. Why waste money on something that isn't going to work?

Show your support by signing this petition. Show Mr Conroy and Mr Rudd that Australia does not require a Government babysitter.

This petition will be forwarded to all politicians concerned.

Internet Censorship in Australia

2008-01-28T08:38:00.000-08:00