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Download full textByrne, Alex – 1999
This paper discusses the importance of intellectual freedom for libraries, librarians, and library associations. Examples of attempts at censorship in Australia are presented, including the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Online Services) Act, 1999, legislation that requires filtering of Internet content. The IFLA (International Federation of…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Federal Legislation, Foreign Countries
