Australia Drops Internet Blocking Legislation

The Australian government's plan to introduce mandatory Internet censorship has effectively been scuttled, following an independent senator's decision to join the Greens and Opposition in blocking any legislation required to get the scheme started. The Opposition's communications spokesman Nick Minchin has obtained independent legal advice saying that if the Government is to pursue a mandatory filtering regime "legislation of some sort will almost certainly be required".

  • Read the article: The Sydney Morning Herald