What will mandatory ISP-level filtering of Refused Classification material involve?
In 2010 the Government will introduce legislative amendments to require all ISPs in Australia to use ISP-level filtering to block overseas hosted material on a list of Refused Classification-rated material (the RC Content list) maintained by the ACMA. ISPs will be required to begin filtering within 12 months of the passage of the legislation. Refused Classification-rated material includes child sexual abuse imagery, bestiality, sexual violence, detailed instruction in crime, violence or drug use and/or material that advocates the doing of a terrorist act. The ACMA and the Department will consult with ISPs on the details for the implementation of ISP-level filtering. As part of this, existing industry codes that deal with issues associated with online content will need to be reviewed and updated for the introduction of mandatory ISP-level filtering. This will include the processes for adding child abuse material from relevant overseas agencies to the RC Content list for ISP level filter
