Aussie website a la MoveOn.org

"For those with an interest in politics, but no stomach for the grind of branch meetings and number crunching, a new political organisation called GetUp.org.au might catch your attention. Inspired by the Move On organisation in the United States, GetUp is aimed at people who want to have a political say but don't have the time or inclination to be part of the mainstream. GetUp encourages voters to sign up and use the dotcom's resources to make their views known to politicians. The virtual lobby group will begin its life here with a series of advertisements on national television, warning coalition Senators face a backlash if they abuse the Senate majority."
7.30 Report - 04/08/2005: Website hopes to spark political interest

"GetUp was profiled on the 7.30 Report last night. Coalition MP Andrew Robb claimed that Coalition Senators are 'besides themselves' because they have been recieiving [sic] emails from the people they were elected to represent. Andrew Robb is so out of touch that he described ordinary Australians contacting their Senator as 'spam.'"
http://www.getup.org.au/