Cannabis News Australia

[CapnVape]

Apparently the Aussie website banning program went into effect today . 10,000 sites made their list already, many cannabis related . This is a terrible blow to our Aussie friends rights . I don't know if FC made the list yet, I hope not. We may not see some of our friends here anymore, thanks fascism .

 

[Acolyte of Zinglon]

ugh... censorship fucking blows

 

[Beezleb]

Ouch. Australia loses some coolness.

 

[SpiralArchitect]

They can't use proxies? :/

Man, that DOES suck. Like.... wow.

 

[vtac]

Some info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_censorship_in_Australia

Let's hope FC flies under the radar. Seems to be ok so far.

 

[CapnVape]

Some info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_censorship_in_Australia

According to this, what started today is just the trail run. So hopefully this won't be permanent.

 

[TheTree]

I'm in Aus and have no trouble yet. I didn't know it was actually up to be honest?

What a fucking joke.

 

[hazy]

Ouch. Australia loses some coolness.

Australia never was cool. It has always been run by idiots voted in by apathetic thickheads.

This is just another national embarrassment.

 

[Skuzzer]

umm...where did you hear that the filtering trial has started?

I can say with some authority it hasn't.

 

[CapnVape]

umm...where did you hear that the filtering trial has started?

I can say with some authority it hasn't.

I heard about it over at ICmag.com. The Aussie members there said they had to use a proxy to access the site as well as hipforums.com.

 

[bongoman]

I can access icmag just fine along with hipforums. And I'm in Australia.

 

[CapnVape]

I can access icmag just fine along with hipforums. And I'm in Australia.

Thats good news BM, I wonder what they're smoking over at ICmag . Hopefully this ban never actually materializes.

 

[Acolyte of Zinglon]

heres hoping

 

[Skuzzer]

The filtering trial also is only to be aimed at some specific categories of sites, MJ consumption not included in that - the scary part is how loose they want to make the legislation, starts off with them saying we're blocking all X content but then there's nothing to say tat in a year they can't turn it into "oh..but we also don't like what that person has to say so we'll block them too"

and who polices what they ban? internet filtering is really bad news

 

[vaporcloud]

Sounds like a scam to me. Australia can be a bit hard hiting with some of there policies. Seems like a move towards communism (dunno if thats spelt right ) if you ask me. Big brother is watching you and stopping you from sharing information.

Hopefully here in NZ we have a bit more of an open mind.

 

[Beezleb]

Once that door is cracked it will get blown open.

 

[Errol]

The Australia21 Round Table had a number of notable participants, including former State Premier Bob Carr, who recently became Australian Foreign Minister. Their report, very critical of current policies, can be found here:
http://www.australia21.org.au//publ...es/Australia21_Illicit_Drug_Policy_Report.pdf

 

[hazy]

Thanks for posting. I hadn't seen that report, although I heard Bob Carr's statement and there was an article on the ABC News website which got hundreds of comments.

 

[u bwade wunner]

It got widespread national radio news here on the day.I think they are throwing feelers out there.Its about time.Its so bloody harmless and I for one get so much more constructive things done in my community because of it.

 

[JPB]

Now they pushing data retention hold your browsing in central spot for two years and no warrant needed for enterprise or government to see what one is browsing or buying on the internet..

 

[SSVUN~YAH]

Now they pushing data retention hold your browsing in central spot for two years and no warrant needed for enterprise or government to see what one is browsing or buying on the internet..

Crikey!

 

[z9]

Crikey!

You would say that

 

[DDave]

Rock on! This another victory?

The Australian Parliament passed a measure Wednesday legalizing medical marijuana.
The amendments to the Narcotic Drugs Act will allow cannabis to be legally grown for medical and scientific purposes for the first time in Australia.

http://www.medicaljane.com/2016/02/25/medical-marijuana-legalized-in-australia/

I need to read more into this, but had to drop a YEAH by way of @Stevenski , @Nugg , and everyone else who I can't remember at the moment!

Vape on and piece by piece we're winning over this planet!!!

 

[Stevenski]

It is great news indeed. As I said to my parents we just need your generation to hurry up & die so sane laws can be enacted.

 

[Mr. Gweilo 420]

Lets see how freely available it becomes. I think it will be limited to extreme cases. But I certainly hope I am wrong.