SA Government attacks free speech

posted by Chris Prior, 2 Feb 2010
South Australia was one of the pioneers of the secret ballot, acknowledging the importance of being able to express political opinion without being judged for it - or worse. Spitting in the face of South Australia's proud history as a democratic trailblazer, the Rann government (with the collaboration of the Liberal party) has modified the Electoral Act to shred the right to anonymity.

Now, whenever a South Australian writes a comment about a political matter during an election period, they must provide their full name and address. With accusations of government MPs threatening their constituents with legal action for expressing dissent, it is not difficult to imagine a possible motivation for these changes.

Already this state lacks an independent corruption watchdog to oversee its elected officials, and now those same officials want personal information from members of the public who disagree with them. The Rann government cannot be trusted with the civil liberties of South Australians, and Ms Redmond's Liberal party seems unable - or unwilling - to defend those liberties.

This is your chance - maybe your last - to be heard. Speak freely with your vote on March 20. Vote for Gamers4Croydon for accountability in government and civil liberties for all South Australians, not just those in Parliament.


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My name is Chris Prior, and I'm a Gamer4Croydon.