It would be good if that link had more useful information about what it is in the laws I should oppose (when you write to politicians you have to be as explicit and knowledgable as possible, and not just be some Resistance wanker chanting "STOP THE WAR"). I guess I'll have to have a look at the bill myself. You've got to pick out specific problems, not just whinge about the overall "vibe" of the bill.

I've had a good look at the amendments, and I can't find TOO much to complain about. The proposed definition of terrorism for the Criminal code, explicitly states that terrorism should NOT include property destruction, political protest, causing public health dangers, industrial action, tampering with telecommunications or transport systems etc. etc. In other words, if these definitions are adhered to, all the things Americans have defined as terrorism (everything from music piract to environmental protest) would explicitly NOT be defined as terrorism under Australian law. I went about writing a big letter, but I've realised that most of it is really crap because the legislation covers everything I was worried about (except maybe the 48 hour detention thing).

I've had a good look at the amendments, and I can't find TOO much to complain about. The proposed definition of terrorism for the Criminal code, explicitly states that terrorism should NOT include property destruction, political protest, causing public health dangers, industrial action, tampering with telecommunications or transport systems etc. etc. In other words, if these definitions are adhered to, all the things Americans have defined as terrorism (everything from music piract to environmental protest) would explicitly NOT be defined as terrorism under Australian law. I went about writing a big letter, but I've realised that most of it is really crap because the legislation covers everything I was worried about (except maybe the 48 hour detention thing).