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Subject: Complaint Reference: 2009000009/ ACMA-691604278 Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:45:00 +1100 From: online@acma.gov.au Complaint Reference: 2009000009/ ACMA-691604278 I refer to the complaint that you lodged with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) on 5th January 2009 about certain content made available at: http://www.abortiontv.com/Pics/AbortionPictures6.htm Following investigation of your complaint, ACMA is satisfied that the internet content is hosted outside Australia, and that the content is prohibited or potential prohibited content. The Internet Industry Association (IIA) has a code of practice (http://www.iia.net.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=415&Itemid=33) for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) which, among other things, set out arrangements for dealing with such content. In accordance with the code, ACMA has notified the above content to the makers of IIA approved filters, for their attention and appropriate action. The code requires ISPs to make available to customers an IIA approved filter. Information about ACMA's role in regulating online content (including internet and mobile content), including what is prohibited or potentially prohibited content is available at ACMA's website at www.acma.gov.au/hotline Thank you for bringing this matter to ACMA's attention.

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