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IT Journo Renai Lemay has confirmed that the Opposition won't support the filter in the Senate.
So looks like Hockey's comments tonight is indeed official Liberal party stance.Quote:
OK, I have had it confirmed, this means the Coalition will vote against this in the senate
Scott Ludlam PR:
Mandatory net censorship win
Well that is a good sign, though I don't like the Libs work choices crap. Either way, can't really win :p
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Hooray! Not only do I finally have something the Coalition is doing that I agree with, but more importantly this means it'll never make it past the Senate!
*Does little happy dance, then goes off to look up some pro-euthanasia sites - BECAUSE I CAN.*
If the Labor powers-that-be are smart they'll let this one quietly drop, though I doubt Conroy will let his baby die without a host of inane accusations of people being pro-child porn.
Great news! Not sure if this has been mentioned anywhere in the media yet, but does anyone know what this means for Optus and Telstra as they said they would introduce mandatory filtering before the end of the year regardless of this legislation.
As long as no Liberals cross the floor if legislation ever gets tabled.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ode to a Grasshopper
Doubtful they'll drop it. Gillard was defending the policy earlier today, and went on the usual "illegal" and "you can't see it in cinemas" spiel.Quote:
If the Labor powers-that-be are smart they'll let this one quietly drop, though I doubt Conroy will let his baby die without a host of inane accusations of people being pro-child porn.
Not sure about that. It's something I'd like to know too.Quote:
but does anyone know what this means for Optus and Telstra as they said they would introduce mandatory filtering before the end of the year regardless of this legislation
Well I am really stoked that the Liberals have finally come out and said their position on it. It is a swing in the right direction for a downright scary policy.
Personally, I'm glad that the Liberals have chosen to not support the filter (but for how long?) at least that way it more or less ensures that the legislation is never going to make it through the senate. :D
Still wont sway me towards voting for the coalition solely on this issue though.