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Eunos
Joined: 07 Feb 2004
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| Post subject: History, never repeats? |  |
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http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2005/11/04/1130823397728.html
| Quote: | | The charge was clear. Dr Paul Barnett, the former Anglican bishop of North Sydney and ancient history lecturer at Macquarie University, says: "The gospels all agree, Christ was crucified as King of the Jews. So sedition and treason were the presenting cause for the Romans to crucify Jesus of Nazareth." |
http://www.caslon.com.au/seditionnote4.htm#australia
| Quote: | | The last federal prosecution for sedition in Australia prior to 2005 was in 1960, when Department of Native Affairs officer Brian Cooper was prosecuted for urging "the natives" of Papua New Guinea to demand independence from Australia. |
http://www.yourdemocracy.net.au/drupal/?q=node/1938
| Quote: | The new terror laws to protect our so called national security, you could be catching a train to work talking to a friend, and if the goverment of the time has done something you dont like, and you speak up against it, the railway police can arrest you for sedition.
At this point you can be held indefinintely without charge.
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http://www.worldpeacenow.org.au/submission.html
| Quote: | | 3.2. Sedition in Australia The somewhat sad history of sedition offences in Australia shows that the crime has come in and out offashion. There have been times when it has laid dormant for decades, but in keeping with global experience, it has been used at times of national stress. Sedition charges were famously used against the rebels and their supporters following the EurekaStockade. Most charges were a mix of sedition and “high treason” and almost all were unsuccessful (in jury trials). Some of the rebel leaders such as Peter Lalor later became Members of Parliament and itcould be argued that many of the principles of democracy we enjoy today are a result of their alleged sedition. |
http://www.active.org.au/hobart/news/front.php3?article_id=1191&group=webcast
| Quote: | The New Sedition Laws The first thing to note is that the prison sentence for sedition has been more than doubled, from three to seven years. The second thing to note is that the legislation specifically incorporates universality. This is a controversial part of law. Essentially, Australia claims it can charge, try, and convict any person, of any nationality, anywhere in the world if they contravene Australia's sedition law. This is universality; Australia asserting it's sedition laws apply to everyone, everywhere.
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skaman 
One step beyond.......
Joined: 01 Mar 2005
Location: Townsville via Melbourne
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I tell myself (Eunos), before I go to sleep.
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Enjoy yourself. Its later than you think! |
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Nutmeg
Joined: 09 May 2005
Location: Preston
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howz about that nutjob Bjelke-Petersen's group gathering laws???
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Collingwood es bueno para siempre
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HAL
Please don't shout at me - I can't help it.
Joined: 17 Mar 2003
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The Prototype 
Paint my face with a good-for-nothin smile.
Joined: 23 Apr 2003
Location: Hobart, Tasmania
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