Censoring

Internet Industry Code of Practice

Recently the Australian Federal Government, in an attempt to prevent access to inappropriate content by people under the age of 18, enacted a new content regulation legislation.

The Australian Broadcasting Authority (ABA) will be the regulatory body for the new legislation. To find out more about the ABA and the legislation visit http://www.aba.gov.au/

In response to the Government's amendments the Internet Industry Association has established a Code of Practice, to read the code visit http://www.iia.net.au/

The Internet Industry Association has also set up a full information site for internet users. Please visit:
http://www.iia.net.au/guideuser.html

As a responsible member of the Australian Internet Community, Spiderweb will be complying with the requirements of this code.

Spiderweb is required to provide access to an approved content filter for use by its customers. The filter restricts access to Internet sites that contain content classified as "prohibited" by the Australian Broadcasting Authority.

Parental supervision of children's usage is really the most effective content filter available. Read the ABA's Tips for parents at http://www.aba.gov.au/family/family/tips_parents.html

If You Have A Content Complaint :

If you have a complaint about unsuitable sites, please contact ABA. To contact the ABA please go to http://www.aba.gov.au/ or contact free call 1 800 22 6667

More Info:

Australian Broadcasting Authority (ABA)
Internet Industry Association (IIA)
Office of Film and Literature Classification

Filtering Software

Spiderweb recommends that parents install their own censoring software if there are any concerns regarding children having access to unsuitable material on the internet. The sites below have downloadable trials of censoring software.