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They’re the main ones pushing all these laws in. I am disgusted at Labor for their part but the core responsibility is 100% with the current Government. Just l

They’re the main ones pushing all these laws in. I am disgusted at Labor for their part but the core responsibility is 100% with the current Government. Just look at what’s happening now - in the last few days - Morrison and Joyce claimed they’re going to bring a bill to outlaw anonymous posting on social media sites - for the sole reason that some people were talking about a rumour that the just departed NSW deputy Premier was allegedly having an affair with Joyce’s daughter… That’s just an insane basis for legislation!

gonzo41 5y ago
I really want them to try this. I think it'd be fun for Facebook to geoblock all of Australia.
- jamil7 5y ago
  Wouldn't Facebook love this?
ImTheMaddest 5y ago
I didn't make that comment to have a political discussion, only to remark on the public's attitude to surveillance laws. However, I would like to point out the legislation to force people to provide ID to use social media and dating sites has been in the works for some time. https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House/Social_Policy_and_Legal_Affairs/Familyviolence/Report https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Hou... Also note ALP's remarks on the bill, which call for sooner action and do not disagree with the report's findings. Again, I'm not here to discuss partisan politics. I am only saying these laws seem to enjoy wide support.
- softveda 5y ago
  One thing is that the way Australian political parties work is very different to US. In US although president Biden is a democrat not all the senators from his party approve what he wants, they have some independent positions. So there are people in Democrat party who will speak against some policies. That doesn't usually happen in Australia. If it was then opposition can at least try. The few times that has happened in on personal ideological grounds like same sex marriage etc.

gonzo41 5y ago

I really want them to try this. I think it'd be fun for Facebook to geoblock all of Australia.

jamil7 5y ago
Wouldn't Facebook love this?

ImTheMaddest 5y ago

I didn't make that comment to have a political discussion, only to remark on the public's attitude to surveillance laws. However, I would like to point out the legislation to force people to provide ID to use social media and dating sites has been in the works for some time. https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House/Social_Policy_and_Legal_Affairs/Familyviolence/Report https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Hou... Also note ALP's remarks on the bill, which call for sooner action and do not disagree with the report's findings. Again, I'm not here to discuss partisan politics. I am only saying these laws seem to enjoy wide support.

softveda 5y ago
One thing is that the way Australian political parties work is very different to US. In US although president Biden is a democrat not all the senators from his party approve what he wants, they have some independent positions. So there are people in Democrat party who will speak against some policies. That doesn't usually happen in Australia. If it was then opposition can at least try. The few times that has happened in on personal ideological grounds like same sex marriage etc.