Oopps [Coalition confirms: Internet filtering by default]

[ozbob]

ZDNET --> Coalition confirms: Internet filtering by default

[aldonius]

See, this is why I like the Pirate Party.

[ozbob]

Huh?

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Malcolm Turnbull ‏@TurnbullMalcolm

Policy released today wrongly indicated we supported an opt out system of internet filtering. That is not our policy and never has been.

[ozbob]

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Malcolm Turnbull ‏@TurnbullMalcolm 3m

Position is Coalition will encourage carriers to make software available for parents to install on own devices to protect kids.

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Malcolm Turnbull ‏@TurnbullMalcolm 2m

In other words - no mandatory filter, no opt out filter, but support parents taking resp'y for their own kids' activity online.

[ozbob]

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Robert Dow ‏@Robert_Dow

@TurnbullMalcolm Thanks for the clarification. Now tell me the cessation of urban rail was a policy blunder too? #ausvotes #auspol

[STB]

If you look at Page 7 of the Coalition's policies for the election, it's quite clear, there was an internet filter planned for, but thanks to the Internet (ironically), they've been forced to backflip on it.  Probably the fastest backflip in history.

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Coalition announces internet filter ... and immediately backs down

[Mr X]

What a cock up. They wanted to sneak this filter in while the advertising blackout period was in effect, then they got caught and are now backtracking a billion miles an hour to save their @$$es. Thanks to whoever out there noticed this