Australian Government Introduces Internet Filter

Australian Government Introduces Internet Filter

Australia plans to introduce an Internet filtering system to block obscene and crime-linked Web sites despite concerns it will curtail freedoms and won't completely work. Adopting a mandatory screening system would make Australia one of the strictest Internet regulators among the world's democracies. China drew international criticism earlier this year with plans to install filtering software on all PCs sold in the country.
The government said Tuesday it will introduce legislation next year for the filter system for IT connectivity to help protect Australians, especially children, from harmful material on the Internet. Conroy said the Australian filter was among a number of new measures aimed at strengthening protection when using this IT service for families.