OZ CENSORSHIP FACEPALM

[_leareth]

Australian customs officers have been given new powers to search incoming travellers' laptops and mobile phones for pornography.WHAT. THE -- I don't even know what to say. Unless it's illegal material -- the obvious being child pornography -- there is absolutely no reason that Customs should be given an ambit to search an individual's luggage for

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[doctorskuld]

HOLY CRAP, gross invasion of privacy. What the...

[eatsyourface]

Hey, I've been a long time reader of your fic (I have your ficblog friended). Recently I decided to pop on over to this blog and noticed all the posts that you've been putting up in regards to filtering in Australia. I found your posts really interesting (more so because I'm also based in Australia), so would you be alright if I just kept an eye on what anything you put down?

[_leareth]

Hello! Sorry for the belated reply as I am currently overseas without regular internet access -- yes, go ahead and add, particularly if you have an interest in Australian politics, internet, media and copyright law :P

[eatsyourface]

Not a problem! Thanks for the add, it's muchly appreciated. <3