M86's Internet filter technology was originally designed for schools, not for an entire country
Internet filtering won't prevent people deliberately looking for inappropriate material from accessing blocked content, according to security vendor, M86.
Party senator claims public consultation process is too restricted
The Greens party has taken a swipe at the Internet filtering consultation paper and criticised the Government’s restrictions on public contribution to the proposed legislation.
Net censorship plan given the nod
The Minister for Broadband, Senator Stephen Conroy, has released the results of the controversial Internet filter trial.
Enex Testlabs refutes claims of improper methodology
The testing company conducting the ISP filtering trial, Enex TestLab, has hit out at claims its methodology is faulty.
The advent of the Federal Government's Internet filter trial has generated furore and provided online forums with an endless stream of comment. Everyone wants to put their two cents worth in. Some submit convincing arguments bolstered by factual references, while others have not been so considerate.
Several Internet filter scheme participants confirm what appliance they are using for the government trial
Six of the nine Internet service providers participating in the Government’s Content filter trial are using a Marshal8e6 solution.
The telco confirms interest in content filter but does not comment on how it will be enforced
Despite criticism the big ISPs have shunned the Federal Government's Internet filter trial, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has declared Optus has jumped on-board.
