Forward this campaign to all your networks. Get as many people to write to their federal MPs. SAMPLE LETTER: ..... September 2014 The Hon, ... MP Member for … NEW ANTI-TERROR PROPOSALS INVASION OF PRIVACY I would to express my deepest concerns about the new anti-terror proposals. All the proposals contained in National Security Legislation Amendments Bill (No. 1) 2014 are of serious concern, but the following two are of particular concern and must be opposed: 1. Named Person Warrants: At the moment ASIO has to apply for a separate warrant for each activity it wishes to engage in. The current proposal would enable ASIO to seek one warrant specifying a number of powers against an identified person. Condensing multiple powers into a single warrant sidesteps the concern that the greater the incursion into privacy, the greater threshold there ought to be. For example, the installation of surveillance cameras in a private dwelling would be a far greater incursion into a person’s privacy than a tracking device on their vehicle, and should be considered separately for this reason. 2. Broadened ASIO Optical Surveillance Powers: ASIO will have the power to obtain a warrant to place a video camera inside the home of anyone who is “likely to be engaged in activities prejudicial to security.” The definition of “likely” is extremely broad and lowers the threshold significantly. This power will allow for a significant invasion of privacy. The homes of Australians will no longer be their private domains. In addition, ASIO, unlike law enforcement agencies is free from the scrutiny and review of the judicial process. These proposals will affect my privacy and that of all Australians and must be opposed. Awaiting your kind response. Yours sincerely Name: … Address: … Signature: …
Posted on: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 10:47:19 +0000
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