Creative Commons Aotearoa New Zealand discussion

[Mark Harris <anarchist AT tracs.co.nz>]

In case you haven't seen this:

Matthew Holloway wrote:
> MEDIA RELEASE
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> /Thursday 18 December 2008
>
> /*CreativeFreedom.org.nz <http://creativefreedom.org.nz/> Launches With 
> Campaign Against Guilt Upon Accusation Laws In NZ*
>
> The *Creative Freedom Foundation* launches today in New Zealand to unite 
> artists who are against the removal of New Zealander's rights through 
> proposed changes in Copyright law, done in the name of protecting 
> creativity.
>
> The *Creative Freedom Foundation's* first campaign is against a proposed 
> law in New Zealand: Section 92 of the Copyright Amendment Act. S92 
> assumes 'Guilt Upon Accusation' – cutting off internet connections and 
> websites based on accusations of Copyright infringement, without 
> evidence or even a trial.
> Foundation Co-Founder and Director, Bronwyn Holloway-Smith says:
>
>    "The result of this law could be that one rogue employee or even one 
> virus infected computer could bring down a whole organisation's internet 
> and it's highly likely that schools, businesses, hospitals, and phone 
> services will be harmed by this."
>
> On 28 February 2009, S92 will come into effect in New Zealand if there 
> is no positive action on the part of the Government to change it. To 
> date the Government has shown support for the bill and, unless there is 
> major public protest against it, it will "roll over" in to law.
>
> Although the Creative Freedom Foundation has just launched, it is 
> already gathering steady support. Artist, Curator, and PHD Candidate Dan 
> Untitled says:
>
>    "25% of computers are infected with viruses that download and 
> distribute material without the owners knowledge. What if that owner is 
> a school or hospital? Clearly, this situation is ridiculous. Laws like 
> this are outrageous, and as an artist I don't want them done in my name. 
> For me, the decision to support the CFF was clear cut. What they are 
> doing is fantastic – I fully endorse it, and encourage others to as well."
>
> A petition against Guilt Upon Accusation laws in New Zealand has been 
> started by the Foundation. It can be signed on their website: 
> http://www.CreativeFreedom.org.nz <http://www.creativefreedom.org.nz/>
>
> /ENDS/
> *
> About The Creative Freedom Foundation*
> The Creative Freedom Foundation was founded in 2008 by artists and 
> technologists Bronwyn Holloway-Smith and Matthew Holloway in response to 
> Copyright law and it's effect on creativity, the economy, and public rights.
>
> The Foundation advocates on behalf of artists whose creative freedom is 
> affected by major Governmental decisions made in their name, and in the 
> name of protecting creativity. The Foundation represents the views of 
> artists who don't want injustices in Copyright law done in their name, 
> and who want to find better ways to work.
>
> The Creative Freedom Foundation views the internet as an opportunity for 
> artists in New Zealand, not a threat and, through their goals, they seek 
> to bring Copyright Law into the 21st Century.
>
> *Media Enquiries*
> To arrange an interview, please contact:
>
> Bronwyn Holloway-Smith, Creative Freedom Foundation Director and Co-Founder
> E: cff AT holloway.co.nz <mailto:cff AT holloway.co.nz>
> T: + 64 21 107 5747
>
>
> --
> .Matthew Holloway
> http://holloway.co.nz/