FLASHBACK 9 July 2009: Internet Freedom Under Attack – Australia – Save the Children opposes internet filter

ABC _ Save the Children has urged the Federal Government to abandon its plans to censor the internet, saying it will not be effective in protecting kids from online dangers. The child protection group is one of several organisations including Civil Liberties Australia, and the National Children’s and Youth Law Centre who have today released a joint statement opposing the proposed mandatory internet service provider (ISP) filter. The statement says the filter will neither work to shield children from explicit material nor stop child pornography from being distributed on the internet. The organisations want the funds that would be spent implementing the scheme to be funnelled to child protection authorities and police to help prevent child abuse. Read Article

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