Mandatory Filter = Bad Politics

Not only is mandatory internet filtering a bad idea techncally (unworkable) and morally (freedom of expression,information and thought), I think it would be a bad idea politically too. Once the filter is in, it's likely to stay.

While voterrs often forget bad decisions at the start of a term, they're likely to be reminded of this bad decision every time they need to access information. Even if slow access times are not the fault of the filter, the filter will be blamed.

Ensuring that at least some ISPs in Australia provide an optional 'clean' feed would be a far better way of spending taxpayer's money.