[LINK] Green light for internet filter plans - ACS position

[Stilgherrian]

On 16/12/2009, at 1:47 PM, rene wrote:
> 'Watching' that will not stop creeping enlargement. ACMA's blacklist  
> has
> been the subject of creeping enlargement since original enactment of  
> the
> BSA online content censorship regime in 1999:
>
> * The scope of 'RC' content was enlarged in 2000, 2005, and again in  
> 2007.
> (Detail at:
> http://libertus.net/censor/classif-reviews.html)

I included these points, plus a further quote from Irene, in a Crikey  
piece which ain't behind the paywall. Also quotes from retired Justice  
Michael Kirby.

http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/12/17/internet-filtering-first-step-on-the-path-to-burma/
or
http://is.gd/5qHhA

Stil


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