Tags: censorship, children

Government 'Big Mother' monitors kids Web usage

A new government program protecting kids from Internet nasties is not Big Brother but more like Big Mother, Olympic swimmer Kieren Perkins said.

Big Brother's user generated troubles

The weekend's Big Brother "sex scandal", during which the official site's live feed and forums were taken offline, highlights an issue that is provoking debate across the globe: to what extent are Web site administrators responsible for the conduct of their users?

Australian pol says country's ratings 'out of step'

Public to be consulted on whether an R18+ rating for video games should be introduced down under.

Sex workers call for boycott of 'Grand Theft Auto'

The Grand Theft Auto franchise is getting attacked from all angles.

Is NetAlert looking out for kids or looking for votes?

commentary Time for a quick poll. Hands up if you've downloaded one of these NetAlert family-friendly Internet filters the federal government has been spruiking.

Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia

How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.

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