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More recent articles regarding the Australian federal government’s proposal to introduce a mandatory Internet filter:

• US dumps unpopular Internet filter plan
• Internet censorship and the revolt of the masses
• Opinion - Why Kevin Rudd’s Internet censorship plan won’t work

Grass roots activism group GetUp! are running a campaign against the proposed filter. As of writing more than 93,000 people have signed their online petition calling on Communications Minister Senator Conroy to abandon the proposal. (The widget below shows the current number of signings.)

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Selected stories from the Port News web site:

• Residents rally over marine park
• Smack ban ‘a step too far’
• Getting your gear off’s not a transparent issue

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