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Pirate Party Australia raises alarm over miscarriage of justice in David McBride case, lengthy prison term

Published by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 15/05/2024 - 8:26am in

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press release, whistleblowing

Pirate Party Australia condemns the harsh punishment of whistleblower Major David McBride – 68 months prison – for leaking to the press. The ABC in 2017 used his leaks to report on war crimes in Afghanistan by some of Australia’s SAS soldiers. When McBride, a military lawyer, shared evidence of serious leadership misconduct to an […]

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Howard and Iraq: delayed documents deserve discussion

Published by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/01/2024 - 7:00am in

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press release, transparency

A number of 2003 Cabinet records, presumed to relate to the Howard Government’s decision to join the war in Iraq, were not transferred to the Archives in 2020, as they should have been for review prior to release yesterday. [1] “We eagerly anticipate the release of these records,” said Miles Whiticker, President of Pirate Party […]

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Pirate Party Australia Sounds Alarm on Privacy Risks of New Identity Verification Laws

Published by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 15/12/2023 - 6:00am in

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press release, Privacy

Pirate Party Australia has sounded the alarm over the potential risks to personal privacy posed by the newly introduced Identity Verification Services (IVS) Bill 2023. This bill claims to bolster identity verification processes but instead introduces new risks to Australians. “While it’s good that there’s finally going to be a legislative framework here, we’re concerned […]

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Pirate Party Australia Reiterates Stance on Digital Freedoms Following Omegle Shutdown

Published by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 16/11/2023 - 7:57am in

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culture, press release

In response to the recent shutdown of Omegle, Pirate Party Australia reaffirms its dedication to defending digital freedoms while acknowledging the complexity of safeguarding against online misuse. Omegle was a platform allowing users to anonymously video chat with strangers, but the site drew criticism due to incidents of child sexual abuse and other criminal activity. […]

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Pirate Party Australia Slams Jordan’s Grindr Ban as Assault on Internet Freedom and Inclusivity

Published by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/11/2023 - 11:36am in

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censorship, International, press release

BRISBANE, 6th Nov 2023 – Pirate Party Australia, a champion of digital rights, has called out Jordan’s recent restriction on the LGBTIQ+ social networking app, Grindr. This blockade amplifies the steadily growing affront to the country’s online freedoms and its commitment to inclusivity. This move comes amid an apparent surge in intolerance and discrimination against […]

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Pirate Party Australia Cautions Against New Proposed Legislation to Curb Misinformation

Published by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/07/2023 - 11:36am in

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censorship, press release

BRISBANE, 1st July 2023 – The Pirate Party Australia today voiced its concern over the newly proposed legislation which aims to combat misinformation online by imposing fines on tech platforms.“Our view is that the best disinfectant for misinformation is sunlight,” said Pirate Party Australia President, Miles Whiticker. “Instead of burying misinformation, it needs to be […]

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