[AusNOG] Conroy announcement on filtering

[Kim Davies]

On Dec 14, 2009, at 8:59 PM, McDonald Richards wrote:

> I love this quote:
> 
> "The report into the pilot trial of ISP-level filtering demonstrates that
> blocking RC-rated material can be done with 100% accuracy and negligible
> impact on internet speed," Senator Conroy said.
> 
> How are they dealing with encrypted tunnels again?....

It would appear they are not intending to try:

"Q. Can’t these filters be readily circumvented? Will they filter non-web material such as peer to peer?
A. A technically competent user could circumvent filtering. The Government has always said that filtering is not a silver bullet solution."

http://www.dbcde.gov.au/online_safety_and_security/cybersafety_plan/internet_service_provider_isp_filtering/isp_filtering_live_pilot/isp_filtering_-_frequently_asked_questions

kim