Friday, 17 July 2009

Australian PM says no comments supporting the Opposition on my blog thankyou


Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is prepared to have a limited dialogue with others on his new blog at PM Connect starting off with the question; How do you think we can make Australians more aware that we need to act on climate change now?

But only between 2pm 16 July 2009 and 5pm 22 July 2009 and only if you restrict yourself to 300 words or less.

Don't think that you'll be able to anonymously offer a comment or two either in this mini debate as you have to register a legitimate email address, but pen names for publication are O.K. apparently.
Due to comment moderation only occurring during business hours be prepared for a long time lag until your own after-hours comment is published.

Oh, and don't dare include a link in your comment or indicate that you support a particular political party or you'll be binned!

  • do not include internet addresses, videos, images or links to websites, or any email addresses, in your contribution; and
  • do not post overtly party political comment (eg. reference to candidates, fundraisers, support for political parties).


  • Here are the 55 moderated comments published on the first day.

    Spontaneity is definitely missing from this blog and it seems that the Prime Minister's minders have learnt nothing from Stephen Conroy's abortive attempt at an official blog.

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