Google & Yahoo Blast Australia's 'Heavy-Handed' Web Censorship
US is also 'concerned' at plans to block flow of information and experts say state-controlled check will slow browsers
Australia came under fire today from the United States for its proposed internet filtering system, which, if implemented, would be the strictest of any democracy.
A US state department official said that it had raised concerns with Australia over the plans, which are to be voted on by its parliament.
"We remain committed to advancing the free flow of information, which we view as vital to economic prosperity and preserving open societies globally," Michael Tran, a state department spokesman told the Associated Press.
"We don't discuss the details of specific diplomatic exchanges, but I can say that we have raised our concerns on this matter with Australian officials."
Internet companies Google and Yahoo have already condemned the proposal as a heavy-handed measure that could restrict access to legal information.
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