1997 Senate Inquiry

On 26th February 1997, EFA received the following notification about yet another Senate inquiry. EFA has made a submission to this inquiry which will be published in due course.

Dr Michael Baker
Chairman, Electronic Frontiers Australia

Dear Dr Baker

The Senate Select Committee on Community Standards Relevant to the Supply of services Utilising Electronic Technologies is holding an inquiry into recent developments in computer on-line services. The Committee is seeking the views of members of the public on the effectiveness of systems now available to prevent minors and young children from accessing unclassified games and videos or other material unsuitable for their age. You are invited to make a submission to the Committee.

A copy of the Terms of Reference is enclosed. The closing date for submissions is Thursday 27 March 1997. Please do not hesitate to call me on 06 2773646 if you need any further information.

Yours sincerely

Roxane Le Guen
Secretary

In particular the Committee will examine:

(i) recent technological developments in computer on-line services (including blocking devices suitable for use by parents and teachers to prevent minors from accessing undesirable material).

(ii) the implications of these changes for regulatory systems currently in place.

(iii) progress on the development of codes of practice by providers of on-line services, including ways in which those providers can take community standards into account in a deregulated environment after June 1997.

(iv) the efficacy of recent measures taken by the Federal, States and Territory governments to prevent the exploitation of minors through the Internet.

(v) a review of recent international developments in on-line services and their regulation.

The Secretary
Senate Select Committee on Community Standards
Suite 1 S 59
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

If you would like more information, please phone the Committee Secretary (Roxane Le Guen) on (06) 277 3646 or fax (06) 277 5829.

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