Fundraising for Censordyne ad

This post is for all our Australian readers (although if you’re international and want to donate, I’m sure no-one will say no):

Raising awareness of the Australian government’s plans to censor the internet is always a good thing, which is why I’d like everyone to check out this anti-censorship advertisement over on GetUp! The ad basically takes a lighthearted approach to point out the proposed filter’s many flaws. Fundraising is currently underway to get it broadcast on TV and, here’s the sneaky part, on Qantas flights inbound to Canberra:

The Government’s test trials on internet censorship are about to end, the results are nearly in and they’re looking to announce their plans to filter all internet activity.

We know exactly where every politician will be – on a Qantas flight to Canberra as Parliament resumes. Your contribution will allow us to show this ad directly to them, and their staff, making it an issue they can’t avoid.

-Censor This? campaign goals

Head on over to the fundraising page, check out the campaign site, and donate if you can. They’ve raised over $35,000 so far, which will go towards broadcasting costs. Given that even Child Protection agencies in Australia are against the mandatory filter now, this issue needs more coverage in the mainstream media!