News.com.au: No Neutrality: Lundy

"The federal Opposition will consider legislating to encourage the use of open source software in government, but does not want laws mandating it imposed on agencies.

"IT spokeswoman Kate Lundy said she would consider legislation along the lines of a Democrat Bill passed by the ACT Parliament in December.

"The legislation calls on government to 'consider' the use of open source, but does not give it preference..."

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