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Malcolm Miles (Malcolm.Miles@f260.n633.z3.fidonet.org) wrote:
> And where is the EFA? We now have legislation in Victoria, Queensland
> and WA that may seriously affect the way I run my hobby. So far not a
> word from the EFA. Earlier in the year, the EFA posted plenty of
> information about similar proposed laws in the USA and encouraged us to
> voice our disapproval. In contrast there has barely been any statement
> from the EFA about these pieces of local legislation and how it affects
> me as a BBS operator.

My reading of Mr Perton's mail seemed to give me the impression that the
law in Vic was particularly sensible and will not affect your hobby unless
you're hobby involves exposing minors to pornography or other such similar
offences. It specifically excludes systems that pass on info such as the
web and usenet. If you have not read Mr Perton's mail (I am pretty sure I
read it in this group) then I suggest you do. It's a very interesting
description of the legislation. It's from an MP, I know, but he was quoting
legislation and second reading speeches directly.

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