Public forum on Internet regulation in Brisbane, March 24: Senator Ludlam speaking
March 16, 2009 – 9:38 am
NewMatilda is holding a series of public forums about the internet regulation debate in Australia, with the first to be held in Brisbane on March 24, 2009.
The forums which are also set for Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne in coming weeks explore the ethical, social and political questions raised by government regulation of the Internet.
‘With the growing intersection between technology, politics and media, how do existing and proposed classification regimes measure up? Is filtering inevitable? Or are there better ways to regulate the world wide web?’
Speakers include Senator Scott Ludlam, Irene Graham (libertus.net) and Nic Suzor (Electronic Frontiers Australia), with Peter Black from QUT Faculty of Law to chair.
This is a free event.
WHEN:
Tuesday 24th March, 6pm
WHERE:
Room B122 (Gardens Point campus map PDF)
Queensland University of Technology (Google Maps)
2 George St, Brisbane
RSVP:
enquiries@newmatilda.com
3 Responses to “Public forum on Internet regulation in Brisbane, March 24: Senator Ludlam speaking”
The link to the forum on the New Matilda website can be found at:-
http://newmatilda.com/2009/03/16/tangled-web/
“The Tangled Web: Beyond an Internet Filter”
Some articles on Internet censorship can be found at:-
http://newmatilda.com/tag/internet-censorship
There are seven articles of which five appear to relate to current issues in Australia.
I am considering the desirability of a short (if somewhat expensive) trip to Brisbane on the eve of my 65th birthday – but as I say only “considering” rather than pressing the buttons to arrange flights and accomodation.
It might be a beneficial to my well being to take a short trip on such a meaningful day in my life and I quite like Brisbane (if the sun shines).
Bob
By Bob Bain on Mar 16, 2009
Hmmm. I normally work Tuesday nights but I’m hoping to attend this. I’ll have to talk to my boss tomorrow to see if it’s possible.
By Ilaeria on Mar 16, 2009