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Coalition to dump 'flawed' internet filter

The federal coalition has announced it will scrap controversial plans for an internet filter if it wins the August 21 election.

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Opposition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey says a coalition government would abandon Labor's flawed filter policy.

Instead a Tony Abbott-led government will encourage parents to take more responsibility for monitoring their children's use of the web.

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Communications Minister Stephen Conroy last month delayed the introduction of Labor's controversial filter while a review of material to be blocked is undertaken.


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