[AusNOG] Finally - Someone has turned the switch on withn the Federal Labor Gov.

[Paul Wilkins]

Per
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/conroy-backs-away-from-internet-filter-20121108-290ym.html

Following years of debate about trying to censor the internet, the
Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy, said the government would no
longer proceed with ''mandatory filtering legislation''. It would, however,
use powers under the Telecommunications Act to block hundreds of child
abuse websites already identified on Interpol's ''worst of'' list.

As long as the Herald's reporter has it right, this means no logging (sub
poenas will still apply), and no government mechanism to block content. The
control of content will lie with Interpol, only for child pornography. This
is a sensible approach to dealing with internet child pornography, without
allowing government to curtail freedom of expression on the internet.

Glad to see common sense prevail.

Will need to wait to see if the legislation specifically limits Interpol's
power to child pornography alone.

Paul Wilkins
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