Race-hate websites could be banned under an internet censorship proposal being considered by state and federal attorneys-general.The plan, which is in its early stages, has aroused concern among civil libertarians who fear it could be used to stifle political debate.The attorneys-general, meeting in Adelaide last week, commissioned a report on the viability of authorising the Australian Communications and Media Authority to combat race-hate sites by ordering internet service providers to take them down.
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Australian law chiefs plan ban on race-hate sites
Race-hate websites could be banned under an internet censorship proposal being considered by state and federal attorneys-general. The plan, which is in its early stages, has aroused concern among civil libertarians who fear it could be used to stifle political debate.