Managing director of iiNet, Michael Malone, says Stephen Conroy ‘is the worst Communications Minister we’ve had in the 15 years since the [internet] industry has existed.’ Check out Asher Moses’ article for more.
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9 Responses to “Conroy worst Comms Minister in 15 years: IINet chief Michael Malone”
Glad I moved away from iinet then, even if they want to prove a point, they should just say no to this. It shouldn’t even be considered. iinet have been poor since they changed from ihug anyway.
I’ll be letting as many people I can show how to bypass this garbage and will setup some servers O.S to offer the free people the internet they deserve. The internet should be for the people and should stay that way. The Government has no right to limit our freedoms like this. To hell with you Conroy, you’re a disgrace to democracy.
By James on Nov 11, 2008
This seems to have been a direct quote from a post on Whirlpool by a third party – do you know whether it’s been definitely confirmed as originating with Malone?
By lauredhel on Nov 11, 2008
Nup the quotes from Malone came from a phone conversation I had with him this morning.
By Asher Moses on Nov 11, 2008
Cheers Asher.
By lauredhel on Nov 11, 2008
Wow, worse than Richard Alston, the “Global Village Idiot”? Yes… yes, I can see it.
By Tim Bennett on Nov 11, 2008
Can I use the image in this post in a post on my own blog?
By Simon on Nov 11, 2008
That “Worst Communications Minister” award is bloody hilarious!!!
By Eddie on Nov 12, 2008
I agree with James.
I would not stay with an ISP that participates in the trial – and believe we should BOYCOTT any ISP that does.
An ‘insider’ told me that if no ISPs could be found to participate in the trials, the Government “would have a real problem” (he was, however, confident they would find ISPs and mentioned some had been in contact)
It can’t compel ISPs to participate without legislation. I’d love to see Conroy take that Bill to Parliament and get it through.
If no ISPs participate in the trials, I think it would be a game-changer.
By Mr Anticon on Nov 13, 2008
my blog post using Kevin Rudd’s photos on Flickr
By Stephen Lark on Nov 13, 2008