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"Freedom of speech is fundamentally important in a democratic society and there was never any suggestion that the Australian Government would seek to block political content." If that's the case, will you be legislating specific exclusions as well as the inclusions to the blacklist? If not, why not? You cannot leave such things to "intention". You can intend all you like but what counts is what goes into law, not what's in your head. You must specify that anything not specifically listed as a reason for blacklisting is excluded - that includes politics, religion (and all faith-based value judgements) and other aspects of a life of freedom. Don't leave this to chance, don't be vague. Also, please tell us why the filter is opt-out rather than opt in? The mandatory blacklist is one thing; but the "not illegal but you've got to tell us you want it" filter is ridiculous. Let those with children AND faith in the filter opt in, let the rest of us manage our own lives.