Internet Freedom Under Attack – Australia – Anti internet censorship protest hits Sydney

IT News – A small contingent of anti-censorship protesters descended on central Sydney today to rally against the Federal Government’s internet filter plans. The protest was off to a late start with only NSW Police officers in attendance at midday. All but one officer left after a quarter of an hour. It became apparent a group forming further up Martin Place was the Project Freeweb protest. After 45 minutes, the group – numbering approximately 20 – made their way down the Place and set up outside Channel Seven’s city studios. Read Article

Ed – A disturbingly small protest for what is the biggest threat to Australian civil liberties in a generation, and the poor attendance no doubt in part due to public apathy and general ignorance about what is occurring due to a distinct lack of reporting by the mainstream media. If you do live in Australia PLEASE make the effort to attend the Stop The Filter Protests happening nationwide on 6th March in every major Australian city, and tell everyone in your address book too. For more details CLICK HERE

Tags: Australasia, human rights, The 10 Steps