4 December 2002 Summary – Labor’s Policy Objectives General Objectives Create a workable policy for dealing with the problem of spam to the satisfaction of internet subscribers and online businesses. Develop a holistic approach to combat spam that draws on the policy tools of legislation, public education, co-operation with the internet industry, and co-operation with [...]
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Internet Regulation in Australia – an Opposition perspective
December 4, 2002 – 4:39 pm
Internet Regulation in Australia – an Opposition perspective Netalert Conference Canberra Convention Centre 4 December 2002 I believe that we are privileged to have been alive at the birth of a technological innovation that will transform society – the internet. The real measure of the internet’s importance lies in the fact that it goes to [...]
Industry takes step forward in safe surfing
March 26, 2002 – 12:00 am
Today’s launch of the Internet Industry Association’s (IIA) “Family Friendly ISP Program”, an initiative that allows consumers to identify Internet Service Providers (ISPs) which will help them use the Internet safely, was welcomed by the Shadow Minister for Information Technology, Senator Kate Lundy. “It is important that people of all ages can access the benefits [...]
Labor minority report reflects majority interests
May 11, 1999 – 12:10 pm
Today’s release of the Labor Senators’ Minority Report on the Senate Select Committee inquiry into the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Online Services) Bill 1999 highlighted the key deficiencies of the Government’s proposal to regulate Internet content. The report notes that regulation of Internet content must be undertaken in a thoughtful and appropriate manner, with due regard [...]
