Australian government officialy nanny-state: Internet filtering

By Mauricio Freitas, in Technology, posted: 1-Jan-2008 07:11

Another quick post due to the holidays. The Australian government decided that they know better than the people who elected them, and it is making Internet filtering mandatory in Australia.

I agree with Zoli's comments:

"The Land of Oz is already in 2008. Too bad they ring in the new year with a controversy over government censorship. Good intentions aside, letting Big Brother grow on people is never a good idea. Governments can not, and should not take over the family’s responsibility. It’s a slippery road… governments by their very nature tend to expand: porn filtering today, political views tomorrow - we know where it leads.

If you are a parent, sister, brother, uncle, aunt, YOU (and not the government) have the joy and responsibility of bringing the children to a safe and better world."

A dubious filter today can be turned into a political tool tomorrow. It's dangerous. Don't let this monster come in sneakily.

Have a good 2008.

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Comment by Falafulu Fisi, on 2-Jan-2008 10:21

That's exactly what the Labour government has done recently with the EFB legislation.

Comment by foobar, on 2-Jan-2008 20:05

Yes, this is really concerning. Is there anything on the horizon, which would indicate similar desires by the government (or current opposition) here in New Zealand?

Comment by barf, on 3-Jan-2008 11:11

I find it hard to believe 'filtering' is the prime objective here. So much more valuable information (to govt's) can be gained from monitoring.

Happy New Year Mauricio!
It's overdue but 1984 = 2008

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