Creative Commons Aotearoa New Zealand discussion

[paul reynolds <paul.reynolds AT mcgovern.co.nz>]

I would definitely agree with Jessica that people should read and perhaps contribute to this.
I was IN Sydney last week at the ALIA Online conference [ libraries in Aus]
It was opened by Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

He referred to this document and encouraged people to contribute.

As to why would you?

Well,  what was really interesting about his presentation was his apparent ability to speak so genuinely about the potential of digital frameworks as economic and cultural engine rooms, including a plug for open data -  and then go on to strongly  endorse the Rudd governments plan to put up an Australian firewall would will  monitor the Internet activity of all Australians.

In his defense he did repeat on a number of occasions that  the decision to go ahead  would all be decided on "purely technical " arguments " .

He didn't enlarge on what a successful technical solution might be  - which would have been interesting - [and potentially a world beating contribution to both cyber safety  and pure commuting!]  - however, once again he repeated his invitation to say something  on this issue by contributing to the paper.

The whole speech is here 
http://stilgherrian.com/politics/conroys-speech-to-alia-information-online-2009/


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paul reynolds
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On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 7:42 PM, Jessica Coates <j2.coates AT qut.edu.au> wrote:

Dear all

 

Just in case people have missed it in the New Year rush - the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE) have released an industry consultation draft, which will inform the development of the Digital Economy Future Directions paper: http://www.dbcde.gov.au/communications_for_business/industry_development/digital_economy. Submissions should be sent to DEFutureDirections AT dbcde.gov.au by Wednesday 11 February 2008.

The paper touches on many issues of relevance to the free culture community - including open access to public sector information, security, education, new business models and even the environment.

A good chance to go on the record.

 

Jessica Coates

Project Manager

Creative Commons Clinic

Queensland University of Technology

 

ph: 07 3138 8301

fax: 07 3138 9395

email: j2.coates AT qut.edu.au

 

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