Musings of an Accidental Chair - Change from the Inside Out

Explore the challenges and opportunities in digital rights advocacy through this conference talk by Lyndsey Jackson, Chair of Electronic Frontiers Australia. Gain insights into the struggles of volunteer-run organizations defending digital rights, security, privacy, and ethics. Learn about the #notmydebt campaign and its impact on raising awareness about automation and government integrity. Discover strategies for strengthening community partnerships, improving internal operations, and balancing organizational sustainability with public engagement. Examine the importance of digital rights in Australia and the role of technologists in shaping a better future. Reflect on the need for collective action and collaboration in addressing the challenges facing digital rights advocacy.

Introduction
Why this talk
Electronic Frontiers Australia
What got me into this space
Centrelink clusterfuck
Twitter movement
Building a website
Getting people to collective eyes
The best Facebook moderator
The website
Collective impact
Website stats
Community change
Whos watching