Online Safety for Children



The Coalition has never supported mandatory internet filtering. Indeed, we have a long record of opposing it.



The policy which was issued today by was poorly worded and incorrectly indicated that the Coalition supported an “opt out” system of internet filtering for both mobile and fixed line services. That is not our policy and never has been.



The correct position is that the Coalition will encourage mobile phone and internet service providers to make available software which parents can choose to install on their own devices to protect their children from inappropriate material.



The policy posted online today on the CHQ website has been replaced with the correct version.