Pirate Party Australia
Encyclopedia
Pirate Party Australia is an informal and currently unregistered political party
in Australia
that represents civil liberty issues. The party is based on the Swedish Pirate Party and is focused on copyright reform, internet freedom, and ending censorship. The proposed Australian Internet Filter
is a key issue for the party.
In late 2009, the party announced its intention to contest the 2010 federal election and recruited the 500 signed members necessary for registration. At that time, it had over 1100 preliminary members. The party sent a call-out for leadership positions at the party with elections held on 7 October. David Crafti was elected the party's first President. Rodney Serkowski, the founder of the party, took over the position of President in late July, 2010, at the party's National Congress.
The Pirate Party Australia was expected to compete with two other minor parties—the Australian Greens
and the Australian Sex Party
—for votes.
At the request of Exit International, David W. Campbell of the Pirate Party Australia conducted a series of information sessions as part of Exit International's workshop for seniors who wanted to know how to by-pass the Australian Internet Filter so that they can access information on safe euthanasia
techniques.
Due to registration requirements, the party was not able to formally contest the 2010 federal election.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
that represents civil liberty issues. The party is based on the Swedish Pirate Party and is focused on copyright reform, internet freedom, and ending censorship. The proposed Australian Internet Filter
Internet censorship in Australia
Internet censorship in Australia currently consists of a regulatory regime under which the Australian Communications and Media Authority has the power to enforce content restrictions on Internet content hosted within Australia, and maintain a "black-list" of overseas websites which is then...
is a key issue for the party.
In late 2009, the party announced its intention to contest the 2010 federal election and recruited the 500 signed members necessary for registration. At that time, it had over 1100 preliminary members. The party sent a call-out for leadership positions at the party with elections held on 7 October. David Crafti was elected the party's first President. Rodney Serkowski, the founder of the party, took over the position of President in late July, 2010, at the party's National Congress.
The Pirate Party Australia was expected to compete with two other minor parties—the Australian Greens
Australian Greens
The Australian Greens, commonly known as The Greens, is an Australian green political party.The party was formed in 1992; however, its origins can be traced to the early environmental movement in Australia and the formation of the United Tasmania Group , the first Green party in the world, which...
and the Australian Sex Party
Australian Sex Party
The Australian Sex Party is a Australian political party founded in 2009 in response to concerns over the influence of religion in politics. The party was born out of adult-industry lobby group, the Eros Association. Party leader, Fiona Patten, is CEO of Eros and the party's Registered Officer,...
—for votes.
At the request of Exit International, David W. Campbell of the Pirate Party Australia conducted a series of information sessions as part of Exit International's workshop for seniors who wanted to know how to by-pass the Australian Internet Filter so that they can access information on safe euthanasia
Euthanasia
Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering....
techniques.
Due to registration requirements, the party was not able to formally contest the 2010 federal election.
External links
- Pirate Party Australia Official site