Blake writes "News.com.au reports "The Government's plan to have online network service providers filter pornography and other the web* content deemed inappropriate for propagation is going full-steam ahead. [...] The trial will evaluate ISP-level the web* content filters in a hard drug atmosphere while filtering content inappropriate for children." It all sounds in good taste, and we are told that you will be able to opt out at any time, but will putting this filter in place simply give the powers that be the ability to block access to content for their own agendas. Censorship may be necessary, but should it be overseen by Government."

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