Australian law requires you identify yourself when posting about the government

I just thought that this should become common knowledge. A new Australian law requires that internet users post thier full name and postcode, and that websites store address details of all users who post comments or blog posts or anything of the type in refrence to the government.

The law will be seeing it's first use in regard to the upcomming election. There will be fines of upto $5,000 for failing to identify yourself when posting anything in regard to this election online.

As an Australian, I think the whole aussie government needs to be completely thrown out. I mean, we've had this, the internet filter, lack of an R18+ rating for games. The whole government seems majorly messed up, this isn't want a current first world country should be doing. I've never commented on government elections before, but this year, I think I'm going to be doing alot of commenting, sans name :)

"If you don't let us know how to find you, we'll... come find you!"

Wait, what?

Wasn't this law revoked? :?

But isn't it against the rules in some forums to give out your details? th3warr1or

Maybe, but I think the Australian legal system might overrule forum regulations XD

I just thought that this should become common knowledge. A new Australian law requires that internet users post thier full name and postcode, and that websites store address details of all users who post comments or blog posts or anything of the type in refrence to the government.

The law will be seeing it's first use in regard to the upcomming election. There will be fines of upto $5,000 for failing to identify yourself when posting anything in regard to this election online.

As an Australian, I think the whole aussie government needs to be completely thrown out. I mean, we've had this, the internet filter, lack of an R18+ rating for games. The whole government seems majorly messed up, this isn't want a current first world country should be doing. I've never commented on government elections before, but this year, I think I'm going to be doing alot of commenting, sans name :)

DriftRS

the ridiculous.

Wasn't this law revoked? :?

Vesica_Prime

The Australians are like the Nazis of the internet over there.Gunslinger_1988

Its not the people that want this, its the government that are conservative, human rights violating, backwards thinking, primitive Nazis who thinks they're speaking for the entire population that wants this. We're not the enemy, the government is.

[QUOTE="Gunslinger_1988"]The Australians are like the Nazis of the internet over there.Vesica_Prime

Its not the people that want this, its the government that are conservative, human rights violating, backwards thinking, primitive Nazis who thinks they're speaking for the entire population that wants this. We're not the enemy, the government is.

yep, you only need to look at the polls and surveys of the people. The citizens over here are completely against all these reforms the government is shoving down our throats, the government just doesn't seem to care.

They seem to have missed the whole "democracy" thing and have instead discovered the whole "communism" thing.

[QUOTE="Gunslinger_1988"]The Australians are like the Nazis of the internet over there.Vesica_Prime

Its not the people that want this, its the government that are conservative, human rights violating, backwards thinking, primitive Nazis who thinks they're speaking for the entire population that wants this. We're not the enemy, the government is.

Lets blow up some buildings! Worked in "V for Vendetta"

This law was revoked like a day after it was made public.

And Americans are all bent out of shape about Obamacare.

It seems that more and more Australia is turning into a big Cuba.

Oh and my post code is 97211. The rest you can find out on your own and have fun trying to persecute me you totalitarian bastads.

There we go Australians allow me to say the horrible things about your government so ypu dont have too. I accept checks and cash. AUS Dollars are Okay.

This law was revoked like a day after it was made public.

KG86

Well there goes my profit opportunity :P

The Australian Government sounds kind of.... communist recently.

And I live in Canada. My name is Jeff. My address is *** ***** ***** st.

[QUOTE="th3warr1or"]But isn't it against the rules in some forums to give out your details? DriftRS

Maybe, but I think the Australian legal system might overrule forum regulations XD

I just thought that this should become common knowledge. A new Australian law requires that internet users post thier full name and postcode, and that websites store address details of all users who post comments or blog posts or anything of the type in refrence to the government.

The law will be seeing it's first use in regard to the upcomming election. There will be fines of upto $5,000 for failing to identify yourself when posting anything in regard to this election online.

As an Australian, I think the whole aussie government needs to be completely thrown out. I mean, we've had this, the internet filter, lack of an R18+ rating for games. The whole government seems majorly messed up, this isn't want a current first world country should be doing. I've never commented on government elections before, but this year, I think I'm going to be doing alot of commenting, sans name :)

DriftRS

Not true. That law was thrown out the very next day. P.S) This is also ANCIENT news...

Wow... :|

That's just wrong; that crosses a line into very scary territory. If I was living in Australia I'd seriously start planning to move to another country about now.

If you want to do something about this Australians, act while you still have democratic rights...:?

I just thought that this should become common knowledge. A new Australian law requires that internet users post thier full name and postcode, and that websites store address details of all users who post comments or blog posts or anything of the type in refrence to the government.

The law will be seeing it's first use in regard to the upcomming election. There will be fines of upto $5,000 for failing to identify yourself when posting anything in regard to this election online.

As an Australian, I think the whole aussie government needs to be completely thrown out. I mean, we've had this, the internet filter, lack of an R18+ rating for games. The whole government seems majorly messed up, this isn't want a current first world country should be doing. I've never commented on government elections before, but this year, I think I'm going to be doing alot of commenting, sans name :)

DriftRS

Anyway, not that I'm saying you're wrong, but could you post a link for this?

[QUOTE="DriftRS"]

I just thought that this should become common knowledge. A new Australian law requires that internet users post thier full name and postcode, and that websites store address details of all users who post comments or blog posts or anything of the type in refrence to the government.

The law will be seeing it's first use in regard to the upcomming election. There will be fines of upto $5,000 for failing to identify yourself when posting anything in regard to this election online.

As an Australian, I think the whole aussie government needs to be completely thrown out. I mean, we've had this, the internet filter, lack of an R18+ rating for games. The whole government seems majorly messed up, this isn't want a current first world country should be doing. I've never commented on government elections before, but this year, I think I'm going to be doing alot of commenting, sans name :)

akuma_od3

Not true. That law was thrown out the very next day. P.S) This is also ANCIENT news...

lol, Australia just keeps getting worse. If you fear giving people freedom, it reflects on how you as a government are failing. Such as the whole Movie fiasco and video game banning. Don't punish game and movie companies for your own incompetence. How about making stricter regulations on the issue? Make it a crime (or bigger crime) to allow underage people access to mature content. The Aussie government is messed up...how do these new laws pass? Don't people complain?

Edit: Just read the law got thrown out according to the poster above me, so ignore my tirade :P

[QUOTE="akuma_od3"]

[QUOTE="DriftRS"]

I just thought that this should become common knowledge. A new Australian law requires that internet users post thier full name and postcode, and that websites store address details of all users who post comments or blog posts or anything of the type in refrence to the government.

The law will be seeing it's first use in regard to the upcomming election. There will be fines of upto $5,000 for failing to identify yourself when posting anything in regard to this election online.

As an Australian, I think the whole aussie government needs to be completely thrown out. I mean, we've had this, the internet filter, lack of an R18+ rating for games. The whole government seems majorly messed up, this isn't want a current first world country should be doing. I've never commented on government elections before, but this year, I think I'm going to be doing alot of commenting, sans name :)

StopThePresses

Not true. That law was thrown out the very next day. P.S) This is also ANCIENT news...

It is weird. But the reason the law was changed so quickly (literally overnight) was because Michael Atkinson was the one who passed it (on the down-low), then when people found out about it they FLIPPED OUT and the government was forced to retract it.

With Atkinson gone now, I have hope for a less censored Australia.

lol, Australia just keeps getting worse. If you fear giving people freedom, it reflects on how you as a government are failing. Such as the whole Movie fiasco and video game banning. Don't punish game and movie companies for your own incompetence. How about making stricter regulations on the issue? Make it a crime (or bigger crime) to allow underage people access to mature content. The Aussie government is messed up...how do these new laws pass? Don't people complain?

Edit: Just read the law got thrown out according to the poster above me, so ignore my tirade :P

II_Seraphim_II

They pass due to stupid conservative right-wingers running the show. It will pass eventually. People are getting sick of it, and being a democracy, this will have to change eventually. Its just taking its sweet time about it.

My friend works for Kevin Rudd as P.A. and my GF's Father is good friends with him.

He is a homophobic dick.

Today in class I was asked by my obsessively nationalist teacher 'what do you like most about Australia?' I said it was a backwards thinking, primitive, conservative, human rights violating, lazy country that does not even compare to other countries abroad.

He didn't like it one bit at all, especially when the only positive thing I said about Australia is that it is a landmass I live on.

Even China doesnt do that. :?

If any Australians want to comply, feel free to PM them to me and I'll happily post yourt opinions for you anonymously.

If any Australians want to comply, feel free to PM them to me and I'll happily post yourt opinions for you anonymously.

jimmyjammer69

I see a business opportunity.

Sounds like the Patriot Act.

[QUOTE="jimmyjammer69"]

If any Australians want to comply, feel free to PM them to me and I'll happily post yourt opinions for you anonymously.

Zerocrossings

I see a business opportunity.

This surely violates peoples human rights? How can a government be allowed to do that?

The Australians are like the Nazis of the internet over there.Gunslinger_1988

It's not like the Nazi's invading Russia and Poland, it's more like a couple of Nazi officers forcing themselves on German women who are already known around town as easy. This metaphor is really going nowhere.

In other words, if this was really a big thing I'm sure I'd have heard of it. In other news, Australia and its government is crap for a whole lot of other reasons. I'm Australian. I'm saying it's crap. If this law is real you can go **** yourself, Government. Viva la Revelooshun!

Nah, we're too laid back to revolt.

Wow, I'm super glad to hear that it's been changed back. Seriously though, how could they consider doing stuff like that? -sigh-

Nah, we're too laid back to revolt.

DigitalExile

^-^

I was not aware that they passed such a thing here, but in that case...

Australian Labor Party, you suck. Hard. I hate you.

Catch me now *******.

This law was revoked like a day after it was made public.

KG86

Oh well that just makes my post redundant >_____>

Seriously though the govt. is not that ridiculous.

Sounds like the Patriot Act.

sonicare

Someone! Get the phone number for Liquid Ocelot!

I just thought that this should become common knowledge. A new Australian law requires that internet users post thier full name and postcode, and that websites store address details of all users who post comments or blog posts or anything of the type in refrence to the government.

The law will be seeing it's first use in regard to the upcomming election. There will be fines of upto $5,000 for failing to identify yourself when posting anything in regard to this election online.

As an Australian, I think the whole aussie government needs to be completely thrown out. I mean, we've had this, the internet filter, lack of an R18+ rating for games. The whole government seems majorly messed up, this isn't want a current first world country should be doing. I've never commented on government elections before, but this year, I think I'm going to be doing alot of commenting, sans name :)

Sounds like the Patriot Act.

sonicare

Not even close. The Patriot Act merely gave the government easier access to phone, financial, and medical records for the purposes of combating terrorism. It also made it easier for government to tap into phone converstations that at either come from or go to foreign phone lines. I don't think that it is unreasonable for government to monitor phone conversations entering or exiting this country. It's the government's job to stop foreign espionage and detect foreign plots against our security. I don't think that a phone converstation to Pakistan should have any expectation of privacy, considering recent history.

I hope Natalie Tran is ok.

Today in class I was asked by my obsessively nationalist teacher 'what do you like most about Australia?' I said it was a backwards thinking, primitive, conservative, human rights violating, lazy country that does not even compare to other countries abroad.

He didn't like it one bit at all, especially when the only positive thing I said about Australia is that it is a landmass I live on.

Vesica_Prime