Breaking Political News: Abbott to Censor Internet

drsmith · 6 September 2013

The following article in The Age explains what happened.

http://www.theage.com.au/federal-po...rnet-policy-20130906-2t9bd.html#ixzz2e4WjKy6z

Essentially, their promising junior MP's pseudo policies filter needs strengthening.

McLovin · 6 September 2013

It turns out it was some backbencher, Paul Fletcher, who had this lightbulb moment.

''What we are trying to do is use the power of the default so that when people get a new product, as a default [and] without them having to worry about it, this safety feature is built in,'' Mr Fletcher said, about 6pm.

And then from his maiden speech.

When it comes to economic issues, my instinct is for open markets, free competition and as little state interference as possible. And when it comes to social issues, I start with the same preference. I am a believer in the rights of the individual and I am suspicious of the state seeking to exercise control over personal choices.

It would appear he has forgotten his "instincts"...

Breaking Political News: Abbott to Censor Internet

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