"Australia's censorship system is often the subject of controversy. In recent years there has been debate over the classification of films such as Hannibal, Lolita and Romance, as well as the proposal to replace the 'X' category with 'NVE' (non-violent erotica) and the introduction of Internet censorship. There have also been recent changes to the censorship legislation and a review of the classification guidelines is currently being undertaken."
Clusty clouds: Leader, Opposition, Anthony John "tony" Abbott, Liberal, Warringah, Tony Abbot and Women (...), Canberra, Books, Carbon Tax, Rely, Farmers.
"Somebody Think Of The Children is a blog about censorship and moral panic in Australia, with a focus on Internet censorship. It is edited by Michael Meloni."
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The Tool Shop's "Imagine all three at once" billboard is the advertising equivalent of trolling Facebook. And where there's a troll there's someone taking the bait. In this case Queensland Government Minister for Women, Karen Struthers. Struthers says the wording of the ad is an explicit sexual reference that degrades women.
While Australia has been debating the important symbolic issues raised by a republic, other countries have achieved significant reform in the field of human rights. We are now alone among comparable nations in not having a statement of basic rights.
"This is a short essay that highlights the extraordinary influence Australia's most powerful political action group, the Australian Christian Lobby, and the role it has played in introducing Internet censorship in Australia."
Includes quotes from linked politicians and lobbbies, and how they are affecting the debate
he Secret Truth Behind; Australian Internet Censorship From the Managing Director of the Australian Christian Lobby, Mr. Jim Wallace: "To be truly effective, it is important that the list of sites to be blacklisted be continuously updated and that the parameters for blacklisting sites and material are similarly continuously reviewed," he said [Australian Christian Lobby Press Release, February '08].