Internet Screening Move Hits Hurdle

A headline-grabbing election promise to crack down on internet nasties looks to be in trouble as Senate opposition grows. As part of its election-winning pitch, the Rudd Government promised families far-reaching measures to block prohibited content at the internet server level. It now faces a concerted backlash against the proposal by the internet industry. The Greens have added their voice to Coalition concerns about the plan, with the Greens’ communications spokesman calling the proposal daft