The Censorware Project

Australia has rejected mandatory use of censorware in an effort to stop child pornography. Sayeth Communications Minister Helen Coonan:

"The biggest issue is not so much the money but such an expensive scheme would not necessarily solve the problem and small to medium ISPs (internet service providers) would be driven out of business for little or no benefit," Senator Coonan said. "What does work is greater information and parental supervision and that is the kind of program that the government is promoting."