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NATIONAL CONGRESS 2023


22ND AND 23RD OF JULY

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WE ARE A POLITICAL MOVEMENT BASED AROUND THE CORE TENETS OF:

 * freedom of information and culture
 * civil and digital liberties
 * privacy and anonymity
 * government transparency
 * participatory democracy

How we began Our vision


STANDING UP FOR OUR TECH INDUSTRY.


WE'LL REPEAL THE #AABILL.

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LET'S REFORM OUR TAX AND WELFARE SYSTEMS.


WITH A UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov
1
Wed
7:00 pm Fusion Monthly Member Meeting
Fusion Monthly Member Meeting
Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
News, reviews, plans and updates on Fusion Party Australia. Join the Fusion
Discord for more information!
Nov
2
Thu
6:00 pm National Council meeting @ Online (Discord/IRC)

National Council meeting @ Online (Discord/IRC)
Nov 2 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fortnightly meeting of the National Council. NC meetings are mainly for
administrative matters – please raise general issues on the discussion forum:
https://discuss.pirateparty.org.au/ or Discord. Meetings start at 7:00pm
Brisbane time. Meetings are open for[...]
Nov
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8:30 pm Social Fridays with Drunken Pirates @ Online (Discord)

Social Fridays with Drunken Pirates @ Online (Discord)
Nov 3 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Social Fridays are held online every Friday! There’s no set topic or agenda –
just an opportunity for Pirate members and non-members to socialise and chat.
BYO beer, rum, or beverage of your choice. We[...]
Nov
10
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8:30 pm Social Fridays with Drunken Pirates @ Online (Discord)

Social Fridays with Drunken Pirates @ Online (Discord)
Nov 10 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Social Fridays are held online every Friday! There’s no set topic or agenda –
just an opportunity for Pirate members and non-members to socialise and chat.
BYO beer, rum, or beverage of your choice. We[...]
Nov
16
Thu
6:00 pm National Council meeting @ Online (Discord/IRC)

National Council meeting @ Online (Discord/IRC)
Nov 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fortnightly meeting of the National Council. NC meetings are mainly for
administrative matters – please raise general issues on the discussion forum:
https://discuss.pirateparty.org.au/ or Discord. Meetings start at 7:00pm
Brisbane time. Meetings are open for[...]
Nov
17
Fri
8:30 pm Social Fridays with Drunken Pirates @ Online (Discord)

Social Fridays with Drunken Pirates @ Online (Discord)
Nov 17 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Social Fridays are held online every Friday! There’s no set topic or agenda –
just an opportunity for Pirate members and non-members to socialise and chat.
BYO beer, rum, or beverage of your choice. We[...]
Nov
24
Fri
8:30 pm Social Fridays with Drunken Pirates @ Online (Discord)

Social Fridays with Drunken Pirates @ Online (Discord)
Nov 24 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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just an opportunity for Pirate members and non-members to socialise and chat.
BYO beer, rum, or beverage of your choice. We[...]
Nov
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6:00 pm National Council meeting @ Online (Discord/IRC)

National Council meeting @ Online (Discord/IRC)
Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fortnightly meeting of the National Council. NC meetings are mainly for
administrative matters – please raise general issues on the discussion forum:
https://discuss.pirateparty.org.au/ or Discord. Meetings start at 7:00pm
Brisbane time. Meetings are open for[...]
Dec
1
Fri
8:30 pm Social Fridays with Drunken Pirates @ Online (Discord)

Social Fridays with Drunken Pirates @ Online (Discord)
Dec 1 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Social Fridays are held online every Friday! There’s no set topic or agenda –
just an opportunity for Pirate members and non-members to socialise and chat.
BYO beer, rum, or beverage of your choice. We[...]
Dec
6
Wed
7:00 pm Fusion Monthly Member Meeting
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Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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PIRATE PARTY AUSTRALIA CAUTIONS AGAINST NEW PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO CURB
MISINFORMATION

Posted on July 1, 2023

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BRISBANE, 1st July 2023 – The Pirate Party Australia today voiced its concern
over the newly proposed legislation which aims to combat misinformation online
by imposing fines on tech platforms.
“Our view is that the best disinfectant for misinformation is sunlight,” said
Pirate Party Australia President, Miles Whiticker. “Instead of burying
misinformation, it needs to be brought to public scrutiny and systematically
addressed. This way, the Australian public can make informed decisions based on
open dialogue.”

The proposed bill, empowering the Australian Communications and Media Authority
(ACMA) to impose penalties on tech companies for failing to combat
misinformation, raises several concerns for the Pirate Party.
“We acknowledge the harm that can result from the spread of false information,”
stated Whiticker. “But it is paramount that any measures taken don’t result in
an unnecessary clampdown on the free expression of ideas or force misinformation
further into the depths of the internet, creating echo chambers that are much
harder to dispel.” The Pirate Party Australia also underscores the importance of
moderation being a voluntary act. “Consumers should be able to choose
communities that match their desired level of regulation,” Whiticker stated.
“Many communities lack trust in public figures due to perceived bias against
their interests.”

The party also cautions against the potential for government overreach in the
new laws. “While we do not favour more regulation in general, we recognise that
legal recourse may be necessary when misinformation leads to harmful
consequences. It is important that such processes should be handled by the
independent judicial system, thereby ensuring impartiality and preventing
political misuse,” Whiticker added.

The Pirate Party encourages the government to focus on spreading correct and
trustworthy information, with a strong emphasis on education to foster a more
discerning and critically thinking population. “The ultimate power lies in an
informed public,” Whiticker concluded.

The Pirate Party Australia invites its members and the public to engage in this
important debate and provide feedback on the proposed bill before its public
consultation stage concludes in August.


NATIONAL CONGRESS 2023 — YOU’RE INVITED!

Posted on May 25, 2023

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G’day Pirates,

Pirate Party Australia’s 2023 Annual National Congress is coming up, and you’re
invited!

The National Congress is an opportunity for members to propose and debate new
policies and constitutional amendments, hear nominations for Party Officials,
and meet Pirates from around Australia.

It is the paramount decision-making body of Pirate Party Australia – what other
associations would call an AGM.

Date: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of July, 2023

As befits a digital-rights party, Congress is held entirely online! You can
attend from anywhere by video call and text chat.

I urge everyone – this means you – to consider running for National Council. As
always – we’re a party for everyone and we want people from all walks of life in
our leadership team.

Details of the National Congress, including the agenda, new policies,
nominations, constitutional amendments and details on how to participate online
are available on the Wiki:
https://pirateparty.org.au/wiki/Pirate_Congress_2023

The National Congress is followed by a seven day online voting period to ratify
the substantive motions passed at Congress. This voting is open to all Full
Members, who will be emailed ballot information.

Ensure your party membership is up-to-date!

There are a number of dates and deadlines and procedures to follow if you wish
to submit items to the National Congress or declare candidacy for positions.

Constitutional Amendments:

 * The deadline for amendment proposals is Saturday 24th June 2023 09:00 am
   (AEST)
 * Email your proposals to secretary@pirateparty.org.au

Policies and Policy Amendments:

 * It would be appreciated if policy proposals could be submitted at least 10
   days before National Congress so that they can be allowed for in the agenda.
 * Email your proposals to secretary@pirateparty.org.au

Nominations:

 * Positions up for election are all nine National Councillors, the Policy
   Development Officer, and one position on the Dispute Resolution Committee.
 * Nominations can be accepted up until the relevant agenda item at National
   Congress.
 * Nominations for electable positions can be made by following the instructions
   here: https://pirateparty.org.au/wiki/Pirate_Congress_2023/Nominations

We thank you for your continued support!

Please feel free to discuss National Congress or any other matters in our
discussion forums at https://discuss.pirateparty.org.au/ or on our Discord.

Yours sincerely,

Alex Jago
Secretary
Pirate Party Australia


PIRATE PARTY AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT OF THE BRISBANE ASSANGE CAMPAIGN
AND “THE PERSECUTION OF TRUTH” CONFERENCE

Posted on April 28, 2023

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Pirate Party Australia, a political party dedicated to defending digital rights,
personal privacy, and promoting government transparency, proudly announces its
endorsement of the Brisbane Assange Campaign and the upcoming conference, “The
Persecution of Truth.” The event will be held on 30 April 2023, at the State
Library of Queensland Auditorium 1 in South Brisbane.

As a long-time advocate for free speech, press freedom, and government
accountability, Pirate Party Australia recognises the importance of supporting
the cause of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks. His work in exposing
government wrongdoing and advocating for transparency aligns with the party’s
core values and mission.

The conference, featuring an impressive line-up of speakers, including John
Shipton, Julian Assange’s father, Afghan War whistleblower David McBride, and
members of Assange’s legal team, will delve into Assange’s achievements, his
ongoing persecution, and the role of journalism in modern society.

Pirate Party Australia encourages its members and supporters to attend “The
Persecution of Truth” conference to demonstrate solidarity with Assange and
raise awareness about the broader implications of his case for press freedom,
individual liberties, and democracy. The event offers attendees a unique
opportunity to engage in discussions and plan for future actions to support
Assange and his cause.

Together, we can build a movement that challenges the status quo, supports press
freedom, and fights for the rights of whistleblowers and truth-tellers.

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BALANCING ONLINE SAFETY AND PRIVACY: PIRATE PARTY AUSTRALIA’S ALTERNATIVE TO
MANDATORY AGE VERIFICATION

Posted on April 21, 2023

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Pirate Party Australia is a political party committed to defending digital
rights, privacy, and internet freedom. The Party is deeply concerned about the
government’s push for mandatory online age verification and advocates for a more
balanced and privacy-respecting approach. Miles Whiticker, President of Pirate
Party Australia, asserts “While we recognise the need to safeguard children in
the digital realm, we must not compromise the privacy and autonomy of all users
in pursuit of this goal.”

The implementation of a digital identity scheme for age verification raises
serious concerns regarding data privacy and security, as it could expose users
to identity theft, privacy breaches, and unauthorised surveillance.
Additionally, this approach may disproportionately affect marginalised
communities, who are more vulnerable to the repercussions of such privacy
intrusions. Mr Whiticker’s passionate stance underlines the urgent need for a
more balanced and privacy-conscious solution to protect children online, without
sacrificing the rights and freedoms of internet users.

Pirate Party Australia advocates for a comprehensive strategy that encompasses
the reform of classification and classification review boards, the introduction
of a co-regulatory classification model, and generalising this model to cover
online safety. As we move toward a future where the distinctions between various
media become increasingly blurred, it is essential to establish a versatile
classification system capable of managing all types of media.

The proposed co-regulatory classification model calls for the industry to take
responsibility for classifying their own content while working in conjunction
with the government to establish classification ratings. This approach, inspired
by the European PEGI model and the American ESRB model of voluntary
classification for media, would be expanded to include websites. Websites would
opt in to display clear visual labels and incorporate metadata tags for easy
identification. This would enable parents to effortlessly block access to
websites that have not opted in, or not been labelled at the desired
classification, at the device level, offering a flexible and efficient solution
for safeguarding children from age-inappropriate content.

It is important to consider that this approach is likely to inadvertently block
websites that are appropriate for children but have not opted into the system as
we saw with the Kevin Rudd’s 2009 attempt at a “Great Australian Firewall”.
While these websites can be individually whitelisted by parents, we would
encourage the government to coordinate with international partners to ensure
that this system can be widely adopted globally. The Party believes that this
universal approach will effectively safeguard children online while upholding
the privacy and autonomy of all internet users.

In addition, the Party encourages open communication between parents and
children, as well as digital literacy programs and online safety education to
support a secure online environment for children.


PIRATE PARTY OPPOSES RELEASE OF VICTORIAN’S PRIVATE HEALTH DATA

Posted on April 11, 2023

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The Pirate Party is concerned about the ongoing attempts by Australian state and
federal government to centralise and make available the private health data of
ordinary Victorians as seen in the recent Health Legislation (Information
Sharing) Bill 2023 (Vic).

Quote by Miles Whiticker, Pirate Party Australia National President:

“The current form of the bill is a significant threat to Victorians’ right to
privacy. By not allowing patients to opt out of the scheme, we are creating a
dangerous precedent that undermines the autonomy and privacy of every individual
in the public health system.”

In 2018 the Pirate Party participated in the national campaign to encourage an
individual opt out of MyHealthRecord[1], raising concerns about privacy and data
security. We recognise the same issues re-emerging with this information sharing
bill, particularly regarding the lack of an opt-out option and the implicitly
increased risk of such a centralised data repository.

Quote by Simon Gnieslaw, spokesperson for the Pirate Party in Victoria:

“The Optus, Medibank and Latitude Financial data breaches are just the tip of
the iceberg. Well before that, Medicare was compromised too. Data security in
this country is an absolute joke, governments don’t even pay bug bounties –
leaving no incentive for the “good guys” to find the problems first. This is not
a question of “if”, but “when” this data will be hacked, or even be abused by
the Government itself.

WorkSafe Victoria[2] started a legal battle in 2021 to get access to contact
tracing data to investigate a workplace safety issue, despite assurances that
this data would only be used for contact tracing. The Victorian Government’s
response to this was to attempt to suppress the fact that WorkSafe were
requesting the data, instead of blocking the request. Had they been successful,
we wouldn’t even have known that this data was being abused. How are we meant to
trust government with our data?

The risk of our personal health information falling into the wrong hands, aside
from being ‘none of their business’, is that if that data gets into the hands of
private health insurers, they could essentially cheat the system by jacking up
the premiums for people who they know are high-risk to unaffordable levels,
which defeats the whole purpose of what insurance is for.”

The Pirate Party joins with Liberty Victoria [3], the Law Institute of Victoria
[4], Australian Doctors Federation [4], Australian Privacy Foundation [4], , and
Digital Rights Watch [5] in voicing concerns over the lack of patient privacy
protections in the proposed bill. In particular we support the proposal of
Liberty Victoria by calling for best practices in data protection, minimising
data collection, requiring an opt-in for data sharing and supporting an explicit
right to privacy.

Whiticker added, “At Pirate Party Australia, we have always stood for the
protection of digital rights and privacy. This bill, in its current form, goes
against our core values. We urge the Victorian Government to reconsider the bill
and implement stronger privacy safeguards, including the ability for patients to
opt out of the system.”

“We understand the need to improve efficiency and coordination within the
healthcare system but this cannot come at the cost of sacrificing the privacy of
Victorians. We must find a balanced solution that protects both the welfare of
patients and their personal information.”

[1] https://pirateparty.org.au/2018/08/21/pirate-party-australia-supports-opting-out-from-federal-governments-myhealth-record-system/
[2] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-28/victorian-government-covid-contact-tracing-legal-fight/100728412
[3] https://libertyvictoria.org.au/content/liberty-victoria-comment-health-legislation-amendment-information-sharing-bill-2023-vic,
accessed 2/4/2023
[4] https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/absolute-authority-call-to-halt-plan-to-collect-all-victorians-medical-records-20220309-p5a33m.html,
accessed 2/4/2023
[5] https://digitalrightswatch.org.au/2023/02/23/vichealthinfosharing/, accessed
2/4/2023


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