Our Government- protecting our families

In the mail last week I received evidence of John Howards crack down on the scourge of Internet pornography. The free internet filter is part of a $116.6 million package to protect Australian families online. Finally there is a sign of internet regulation- A sign that along with other technological advancements, our internet access and viewing can be monitored. As part of this package and Along with the free filter I received in the mail, there are various initiatives in place, like providing Australian libraries with these free filters so public computers can become child-friendly zones. According to Senator Helen Coonen ‘this is the single biggest commitment to protecting families online in the history of the internet in Australia’ (Coonen. 2006). I suppose this is proof that the Australian government recognises the ethical implications that have risen from the revolutionary growth of the internet. It is a step towards answering my last question I proposed in my last post... “How can the internet be possibly monitored now?”. This package is a positive step towards providing a safer internet experience in the grasp of Australian families. Thumbs up to this initiative!