Michelle

You gave us a choice to filter out unwanted sites for our children. Remember NetAlert? We currently use the Safe Eyes package and it actually works. I don't understand why you would give us a choice and then basically take it away? If this filtering goes ahead then freedom of choice will be taken from us, we will only be able to access on the net what the Government want us to see. I remember reading an article about a certain Country banning websites from their citizens and thinking how fortunate we are. This might not come out the right way but I find this a bit embarrassing for our Government to want to filter what we see, makes me feel like we are living in some sort of backward, oppressive Country. I am sure the Minister thinks this is the way forward and may even see this as Australia being some sort of pioneer in the stamping out of all things yucky on the www, however - it is actually two steps backwards. You might think this will solve a few problems but look at the ones you are going to create. I agree It is time to look forward, but without the rose coloured glasses. You have received some great comments and advice on here, I hope you take take them on board.