Wasn't aware such a movement was underway but this sounds extremely positive and worthwhile. Lots of "moral support" to you! Cheers Zen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Skeoch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 09, 2001 1:07 PM Subject: [ANN] OPen Goverment interface......We have received negetive responce to ourletter > Muli have now received a negative responce to our ATO January request for the review > NOT TO PROVIDE A LINUX/ UNIX interface for BAS after previous undertakings to do so. > We propose that the linux comunity should develop a campaign to raise the broader issue of > "OPEN GOVERMENT INTERFACE WITH THE PEOPLE" > not simply the limited ECI interface. > > I propose a meeting at our offices or a more central Sydney location > on say Tuseday the 13 feb at 9.30 am. > If anyone is interested in contributing please contact me so we can coordinate. > > > We need to develop a database of goverment interfaces and in particular those that are not open. > Any examples are welcome. > > I believe that onlly by developing a broad strategy that has political legs that we can get into everyday press we can get the changes required. > > I believe we need to develop a programme that allows our interested supporters to directly email & fax > the goverment decision makers individually will have far more impact than a simple petition. > > Re the ECI we propose to publish our extensive comMunications with the tax department . > > Trusting there a number of like minded individuals > look forward to your calls > regards > > -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://slug.org.au/lists/listinfo/slug