[LINK] classification of Apps? What next?

[Marghanita da Cruz]

Jan Whitaker wrote:
> [note, this is Liberal dominated, not ALP like the past]
> http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/apps-games-could-be-classified-to-ensure-unity-20110628-1gp5s.html
> 
> Apps, games could be classified to ensure 'unity'
<snip>

Perhaps this is the context (it is worth reading the whole parliamentary
library briefing):

>  JUNE 16, 2011
> 
> The 'nanny state' and freedom of choice
> 
> In recent times, a number of Australian Government policy initiatives have been criticised as a^??nanny statea^?? or a^??paternalista^?? policies.
> 
> Describing policies in this way resonates with concerns held by many that there should be limits to the extent to which governments should protect people from the consequences of their choices.
> 
> But are there circumstances in which some help from a^??nannya^?? can be justified? 
> This week the tobacco industry launched a nation-wide media campaign in an attempt to stop the Government introducing plain packaging for all tobacco products sold in Australia. The industry has based its campaign around the idea that the policy is a a^??nanny statea^?? measure. The campaign has been based around the argument that by requiring the removal of tobacco-industry branding and trademarks, the Government is effectively treating Australians as though they were children, incapable of making their own decisions about whether or not to smoke.....
<http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22library%2Fprspub%2F875642%22>

and

>  Breaking news: smoking cigarettes will kill you.  Cigarette smoking kills an estimated 443,000 Americans each year, most of whom began smoking when they were under the age of 18.  Protecting our children and reducing tobacco-related death, disease and disability is one of the most important public health goals of our time and a top priority for the President. 
> 
> On June 22, 2009, President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to take steps to reduce the deadly effects of tobacco use and prevent companies from advertising their products to our children.
> 
> For decades, little has been done to update warning labels to discourage people from smoking.  Wea^??re changing that. Today, the FDA unveiled new warning labels that will appear on every pack of cigarettes and every advertisement, sending a strong message about the dangers of smoking. 

<http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/06/21/new-graphic-warning-labels-designed-reduce-deadly-effects-smoking-0>

Marghanita
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