Category Archives: Technology

Conroy Was Right – He Can’t Regulate Internet

I’m upset this morning. Really upset, almost in tears! All because I have come to conclusion that Stephen Conroy is ACTUALLY right about something. I made a post on Friday in regards to some comments he made on ABC Radio National Breakfast, in which he boldly announced that “you can’t regulate the internet”. Conroy and […]

Conroy Brushes Off My Question!

Well, well, well. It seems that our “esteemed” Communications Minister – or his department at least – got a hold of my post (or at least the YouTube video) from Friday. My message clearly got to the top, as intended. Conroy Can Still Regulate the Internet I think it’s hilarious that the Department of Broadband, […]

Stephen Conroy: I Bet He Wishes He Could!

Seems my earlier post in regards to Senator Stephen Conroy’s semi-faux pas on ABC Radio National Breakfast this morning is gaining some momentum. Checking some of my incoming links, I’ve stumbled across this posting on Whirlpool, where someone has already turned it into one of those “not so motivational” posters. I wonder if he wishes […]

Stephen Conroy: You Can’t Regulate The Internet

Senator Stephen Conroy – the great Canberra Communications Cluebie – was interviewed on ABC Radio National Breakfast this morning – (19 February 2010) – in regards to a recent substantial ($250M) financial gesture to Australia’s commercial television networks. The context of the following portion of the discussion was IPTV and how it might effect minimum […]

Internet Censorship: Politician Education Required

Further demonstration that “they do not understand what they are messing with” came today, with the political establishment in this country completely missing the point in regards to what a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is designed to achieve. Operation Titstorm: Hackers Bring Down Government Websites Quoting a release from the Department of Broadband, […]

Landmark Internet Copyright Ruling

The Australian Federal Court has dealt a massive blow to the copyright infringement crusaders, ruling today that the provision of internet service does not represent the approval of copyright infringement, or the responsibility to police potentially copyright infringing activities in the provision of that internet service. iiNet Wins! Film Industry Case Torn to Shreds Pending […]

Internet Censorship: Beyond A Joke

Hot on the heels of the proposed national ISP-based filtering of the internet in this country, comes this latest attack on democracy. Outrage as South Australian Government and Opposition Unite to Gag Internet Election Debate We are becoming a complete joke to the rest of the world over these ridiculous political stances. When are our […]

Kevin Rudd vs Morality

Well, it seems like Kevin Rudd has gone and planted his big old foot firmly into his mouth – once again. Abbott Defends Virginity Comments And I quote: “I don’t think my job as Prime Minister is to provide individual, personal, moral advice to the young people of Australia. That’s something for them themselves to […]

Apple iTunes Price Gouging in Australia?

With more than a few under-my-breath chuckles, I read with interest the following article posted in/on the Fairfax newspapers/sites this morning by noted Australian financial commentator, Michael Pascoe: Apple Bites Australia for Profit An interesting read, and on the surface, he makes some excellent points. The difference in pricing between the Australian and US iTunes […]

Internet Censorship: Join The Great Australian Internet Blackout

In a coordinated online protest, supported by Electronic Frontiers Australia, over the coming days we will see “The Great Australian Internet Blackout”. The Great Australian Internet Blackout My site has joined the protest – make sure yours does too!