Andy

Now I understand that there is a genuine need for something to filter unsuitable content. BUT THIS IS NOT THE WAY TO DO IT! Has the government not considered other means. Educating the public, particularly parents, might be the key. Brochures could be distributed that promote the government's existing free software filtering options and let parents know it is important to monitor their children and place the computer in a visible spot etc etc rather than throwing money at something that hinders Australia's already pathetic communications technology. How are we supposed to progress technologically when exciting technologies are sending us backwards! Imagine future internet-based developments, everyone else in the world will be able to use it but Australia... because of our lagging filtered internet. A prime example at the moment is digital movie rentals (e.g. netflix, itunes etc). Without a descent ADSL2 connection, it isn't viable for most people. But its taking America by storm!