Adam Liddy

Mr Tanner, I would first like to thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback, with the additional comment that consultation is only as valuable as the consideration it is given. That being said I must lodge yet another voice of protest against the internet filter. I have stated to my MP (Kevin Rudd) that the Labor Party does not have a mandate for compulsory internet filtering, he has been manifestly unable to provide me with any statement made prior to the election where he informed the public that all adults would have their internet filtered. This is an attack on freedom of speech and can easily be used to stifle debate. Before you respond that it wont be used this way, we only have to look at the way the Labor party has already attempted to stifle debate on this topic by classifying everyone wanting to stand up for freedom of speech as helping child pornography, an abhorrent and patently unethical attempt to stop debate on a vital issue to all Australians. With the Labor policy of introducing a NBN and have touted the economic benefits of having faster broadband. Can you then explain the logic behind introducing a filter that will effectively eliminate any speed benefits the new network will give? I urge you to use the money to chase after the criminals setting up these sites. If the Government already knows who they are why are you not pursuing them through law enforcement? To not do so is negligence on the part of the Government. As previously stated, the Labor Party does not have a mandate for this policy. I urge you to make filtering optional. If you do not then I will be voting for the coalition as all people who care bout freedom of expression must surely be contemplating.