News.com.au: Democrats Move Open Source Bill

[ Thanks to Jason Greenwood for this link. ]

"The Democrats are expected to make their next move on open source today, giving notice of their intention to introduce a private members' Bill into federal Parliament.

"Democrats IT spokesman Senator Brian Grieg will table the bill tomorrow as part of a concerted campaign by the party to get open source preference onto the government agenda.

"The move comes as South Australian Democrats MLC Ian Gilfillan prepares to re-introduce an amended version of his legislation into state parliament..."

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