Organizations Call For Rethink on Australia's Internet Filter Plan

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Organizations Call For Rethink on Australia's Internet Filter Plan [news.bbc.co.uk]

Google and Yahoo have joined two Australian organizations calling for a "rethink" of the country's controversial internet filter plans.

The Australian government has announced proposals to introduce a mandatory filter which would block all RC (Refused Classification) content.

The groups argue that the subjects covered by RC material are too wide-ranging for a blanket ban.

They also warn that the filter will not "effectively protect children".

Earlier story

Australia Trials Web Filters [webmasterworld.com]

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I'm not clear on the status of these filters. Has this filter plan become law? I thought it was still just in the proposal phase. Are they actually moving forward with this?