I've lost count of the number of times various parties have tried to implement Internet filtering in Australia. It almost seems to be a seasonal cycle, whereby

I've lost count of the number of times various parties have tried to implement Internet filtering in Australia. It almost seems to be a seasonal cycle, whereby some legislation gets proposed/approved, the IT industry and civil liberties advocates explain why it's both wrong and can't work, and then it sort of fades away from view. Both sides have said everything they have to say on the issue. I'm of the belief that it's only for point scoring with various conservative groups that the idea even continues to be floated. I think even Tony Abbott (the opposition candidate and almost-certain victor) probably understands how it can't possibly be made to work but is just going along to placate certain segments of the electorate.