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The Australian Government for the first time since their election may be considering optional internet censorship, the original policy they were elected on. Australian Minister for Censorship Stephen Conroy today (Tuesday local time) told a Senate estimates committee that the "Great Firewall of Australia" could be implemented by a voluntary industry code, as opposed to legislation.

Daniel Castro speaks out against the rising threat of internet piracy, and argues that all piracy websites should be blacklisted. arin2610 google blog search

When asked "Do you agree with the Federal Government's policy to make ISP level filtering mandatory for all Australians?" 79% either disagreed or strongly disagreed.

A post questioning any signs of public support for a filter among Australians.