Internet Australia Explained

Internet Australia
Formation:1996
Type:Non-profit organisation
Status:Active
Purpose:Promote positive Internet developments for the benefit of the whole community
Headquarters:Sydney
Region:Australia
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Internet Australia (previously known as the Internet Society of Australia[1] [2] [3]) is the not-for-profit peak body representing everyone who uses the Internet. It is a broad member-based organisation not an industry lobby group. Its mission statement is Helping Shape Our Internet Future.[4] It is the Australian chapter of the global Internet Society, often referred to as ISOC.[5]

The organisation has been in existence since 1996.[5] Internet Australia has made submissions and appeared before a range of inquiries held by the Australian Parliament.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] In 2015 Internet Australia organised the creation of a group called Parliamentary Friends of the Internet designed to provide a forum for providing information and guidance to MPs and Senators.[13]

The organisation changed its name from Internet Society of Australia to Internet Australia. President George Fong commented at the time on the change "is designed to give the Society a more contemporary image in keeping with the board's determination to take a higher profile in fostering informed debate about Internet related issues."[14]

In September 2017 five of the board of Directors of Internet Australia indicated they would not seek re-election to allow the entity to renew itself.[15]

The current Internet Australia Chair is Dr Paul Brooks. Dr Books was outspoken on the previous direction of Internet Australia and the outgoing executive director Laurie Patton.[16]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 25 May 2015 – Internet Society of Australia rebrands as Internet Australia. – Internet Australia – A Chapter of the Internet Society. George Fong. internet.org.au.
  2. Web site: Internet Society of Australia changes name to Internet Australia. The Register.
  3. Web site: ISOC-AU rebrands to Internet Australia. technologydecisions.com.au.
  4. Web site: Home – Internet Australia – A Chapter of the Internet Society. internet.org.au.
  5. Web site: Australia Chapter. internetsociety.org. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150703035623/http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/chapters/australia-chapter-0. 3 July 2015.
  6. Web site: Budget 2015: Data retention costs falling short. 22 July 2015. CIO.
  7. Web site: 1st May 2015 – Internet Society presents at the Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs inquiry into the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015 – Internet Australia – A Chapter of the Internet Society. George Fong. internet.org.au.
  8. Web site: 27 Feb 2015: Initial response to the Parliamentary Committee on Intelligence and Security Report on Data Retention – Internet Australia – A Chapter of the Internet Society. George Fong. internet.org.au.
  9. Web site: 21 May 2015 – Delay "Site Blocking" law following the introduction of SVOD argues Internet Society. – Internet Australia – A Chapter of the Internet Society. George Fong. internet.org.au.
  10. Web site: RSPCA, Australia Post tapping your metadata. The New Daily.
  11. Web site: [AusNOG] ISOC-AU Applauds the iiNet Judgement]. ausnog.net. 4 February 2010 .
  12. Web site: Internet Society urges public comment on draft Online Copyright Infringement Code. Rob Sanders: Sanders Technology.
  13. (9 September 2015) Allie Coyne. Australia's politicians, industry unite to promote tech in law-making. ITnews. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  14. News: Internet Society of Australia changes name to Internet Australia. 28 November 2017.
  15. News: Internet Australia chair, directors, won't seek re-election. 28 November 2017.
  16. Web site: Subscribe theaustralian. myaccount.news.com.au. 28 November 2017.

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