David Braue writes: Last week, I wondered whether Stephen Conroy’s rapid conversion into a caricature of a minister reflected systemic problems within Labor. You wouldn’t think Stephen Conroy would actually be trying to come up with a policy that is worse than both the internet filter and Google’s own infractions, which Conroy recently labelled as…
Category: Non-U.S.
Se: Convicts choose prison over electronic tag
Every fourth convicted criminal offered the choice of prison or wearing an electronic tagging device in 2009 opted to go to jail, with the tag associated with stringent regulations and social isolation. “Aside from all the times and rules, many consider that they have a better social life in prison where they meet others. Outside…
Celebrity sex-tape scandal grips Indonesia
The Associated Press reports: Indonesians grappled with their first-ever celebrity sex-tape scandal, casting aside social taboos as they swarmed around office computers and mobile phones to watch clips allegedly showing a much-loved pop star with two girlfriends. The story topped newscasts for a week and dominated chatter on social-networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter….
AU: New fines for direct marketers
Direct marketers will be fined $2200 from August if they fax or call emergency numbers on the expanded Do Not Call Register. Legislation was passed at the end of May to expand the list of forbidden numbers. From late August, product spruikers will be fined $2200 every time they fax advertisements to consumers who have…