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# Internet filtering in Australia
- URL: https://katecarruthers.com/internet-filtering-in-australia/
- Published: 2008-11-19T20:12:00.000Z
- Updated: 2008-11-19T20:12:00.000Z
- Author: Kate Carruthers
- Tags: ideas, #Migrated-1775015344493, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-04-01 14:49

Download [diffusion2008-11-17.mp3](http://ia310805.us.archive.org/2/items/diffusion2008-11-17/diffusion2008-11-17.mp3?ref=katecarruthers.com)

[![](http://nocleanfeed.com/images/header.png)](http://nocleanfeed.com/?ref=katecarruthers.com)

I found it mildly ironic to walk past a church in the central business district of Sydney yesterday to see a banner protesting against the great firewall of China when Australia is about to implement the same thing. A number of bloggers are writing and taking various forms of action against the great Australian firewall. There is also a website called [No Clean Feed](http://nocleanfeed.com/?ref=katecarruthers.com).  
  
I've written a [letter to Stephen Conroy](http://carruthk.blogspot.com/2008/11/dear-mr-conroy-i-am-writing-this-to-you.html?ref=katecarruthers.com), the minister responsible (and have not had the courtesy of a reply as yet though).  
  
But one discussion that I've found to be measured and thoughtful was one by Nick Hodge, [A Pragmatic Proposal: ISP Filters](http://www.nickhodge.com/blog/archives/2651?ref=katecarruthers.com). This one is worth a look. And while you're at it also check out what [Stilgherrian](http://stilgherrian.com/?ref=katecarruthers.com) has to say on the matter. [Silkcharm](http://silkcharm.blogspot.com/2008/11/australia-no-clean-feed-video.html?ref=katecarruthers.com) also has an excellent video response to the proposal. There's lots more out there too.  
  
This is an issue all Australians should be concerned about - if they censor this what will they censor next?  
  
I will add more links as people let me know:  
  
[Keith De La Rue](http://delarue.net/blog/2008/11/conroy-talking-cock/?ref=katecarruthers.com)  
[Stilgherrian & Ian Wolfe discuss the issues](http://ia310805.us.archive.org/2/items/diffusion2008-11-17/diffusion2008-11-17.mp3?ref=katecarruthers.com)