As part of a global day of action, a coalition of activists have called a Freedom Not Fear rally and barbecue in Sydney's Hyde Park on Saturday September 15 at 12pm. The action is supported by a range of organisations including Pirate Party Australia, Support Assan
ge and WikiLeaks Coalition, Electronic Frontiers Australia, the NSW Fire-Brigades Employees Union and Privacy.io.
There will be speakers and workshops covering a range of issues, including censorship, surveillance, governmental transparency, encryption and whistleblowing. There will also be music and (council permitting) a barbecue.
"We think it is important to show our opposition to censorship and the rising surveillance state," said Simon Frew, Deputy President of Pirate Party Australia and one of the organisers. "We encourage everyone who is concerned about the erosion of our civil liberties to come along and show their support for a free society. Since the beginning of the War on Terror, there has been a continual erosion of our rights and it is time to say enough."
"We think a big part of the day is celebrating the freedoms we have and sending the message that we need more. It is healthy for society to hear dissenting voices, to have opposing opinions and to have free debate. We need to start pushing back, campaigning for a freer society, and we see this as a good start," Mr Frew continued.
More workshops and stalls are welcome. Interested individuals and organisations contact simon.frew@pirateparty.org.au to express interest and work out the details.
For interviews or inquiries contact:
Simon Frew
Deputy President
Pirate Party Australia.
0439 408 314
There will be speakers and workshops covering a range of issues, including censorship, surveillance, governmental transparency, encryption and whistleblowing. There will also be music and (council permitting) a barbecue.
"We think it is important to show our opposition to censorship and the rising surveillance state," said Simon Frew, Deputy President of Pirate Party Australia and one of the organisers. "We encourage everyone who is concerned about the erosion of our civil liberties to come along and show their support for a free society. Since the beginning of the War on Terror, there has been a continual erosion of our rights and it is time to say enough."
"We think a big part of the day is celebrating the freedoms we have and sending the message that we need more. It is healthy for society to hear dissenting voices, to have opposing opinions and to have free debate. We need to start pushing back, campaigning for a freer society, and we see this as a good start," Mr Frew continued.
More workshops and stalls are welcome. Interested individuals and organisations contact simon.frew@pirateparty.org.au to express interest and work out the details.
For interviews or inquiries contact:
Simon Frew
Deputy President
Pirate Party Australia.
0439 408 314
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