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–– Expert comment on internet filter ––
The Federal Government’s plans for an internet filter have come under renewed
criticism, after Australia’s third-largest internet service provider, iiNet, announced it
was pulling out of a planned technical trial.
Critics say the proposed ISP-level filter, which would block sites featuring child
pornography and material advocating terrorism, would slow internet speeds and
stifle free speech.
How will iiNet’s refusal to participate affect the credibility of the internet filter trial?
What are the technical issues involved in filtering or blocking websites at ISP level?
How would the filter in its current form affect internet users?
Are filters effective in blocking illegal or dangerous material on the internet?
What other options are open to governments wanting to filter illegal internet
content?
RMIT University’s Dr Mark Gregory is an expert in internet security.
Dr Gregory is the Program Director of Network Engineering at RMIT’s School of
Electrical and Computer Engineering.
He is available for comment after 1pm today on the latest developments in the
Federal Government’s plans for an internet filter.
For interviews: RMIT University’s Mark Gregory 0418 999 089 or (03) 9925
3243.
For general media enquiries: RMIT University Media and Communications,
Gosia Kaszubska, (03) 9925 3176 or 0417 510 735.
24 March, 2009
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