But, but, but... the bill specifically says that they're excluded from the spying! So they're totally immune from that risk! /s

Yes, I'll laugh when their pants inevitably fall down. I wonder what the reaction will be.

But seriously, I have to wonder what these politicians want the endgame to be. A police state isn't good for anyone, including them.

I used to think Australia was the best country and think they were trying their best for Australia's interests, but they are busily removing the good things about Australia at a really scary rate. I don't want to trade a minor increase in "safety" for living in a surveillance dystopia, which is 100% where we're headed.