New Asio laws passed in Australia

[jokb235]

And the propaganda starts...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pEkDYU0qxY

Hey! He has jug ears too! I see a trend.  :P

[Mysto]

And the propaganda starts...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pEkDYU0qxY

[cube]

so... Australia got its own Patriot Act...

:(

You mean 'Paranoia' Act?

[merockstar]

so... Australia got its own Patriot Act...

:(

[tonyk]

I am not the most IT savvy (to know if those really work),

but 'vote with your feet' has worked for ages, and will continue to do so, imho.

[johncitizen]

The new Asio (Australian security intelligence organisation) laws have passed overnight. A sad day it is. People in America thought they had it bad. These laws strip Australians to nothing.

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/terror-laws-clear-senate-enabling-entire-australian-web-to-be-monitored-and-whistleblowers-to-be-jailed-20140926-10m8ih.html

http://www.news.com.au/technology/online/spy-laws-passed-in-senate-asio-given-new-powers/story-fnjwmwrh-1227071116071

Encryption, unique software (keyhotee) and anti surveillance products will continue to experience rapid demand growth. As early adopters of BitsharesX, angelshares, protoshares and crypto in general, I think we are in an appropriate position to capitalise on this madness- Lose your human rights but increase your net worth.


3 options for aussies:

1) Leave your country (Just pack up and leave)
2) Lobby against these laws (Goodluck, they own you)
3) Encrypt everything. (Your now ASIO's most wanted)