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It is a parent's job to act as a filter for unacceptable content, whether internet, porn, or any other unacceptable influences from society. We live in a democracy, not in a state controlled dictatorship. Every citizen has the right to exercise choice over what personal content they access, and privacy protection entitlements regarding their information and usage when utilising digital technology. Clearly there are areas of the internet that are of huge concern, but a band-aid generalist ban is not the answer. OPT -IN should be the methodology for any government initiative regarding this matter.
Topic: Minister Tanner's welcome
