Journal 2

1.) Describe the Australian Governments NetAlert program?
NetAlert is the Australian Government’s internet safety initiative which consists of a wide range of activities. Together, these activities provide a comprehensive response to the needs of the Australian community in protecting their families online.

2.) Discuss the reasons why they have implemented such a program?
-providing information on current trends in internet safety

-undertaking targeted awareness raising campaigns and activities—including the Cybersafe and Cybersmart kids programs in schools

-the continuing review of filtering technology, including another trial of ISP-level filtering technologies in Tasmania

-reporting annually to the Government on internet filtering technologies to ensure Australian families are offered the best available filtering.