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Australia to block internet domains hosting extremist content during terror attacks
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS AUGUST 25, 2019 / 1:09 AM / UPDATED AN HOUR AGO
Australia to block internet domains hosting extremist content during terror attacks
By Alison Bevege
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will block access to internet domains hosting terrorist material during crisis events and will consider legislation to force digital platforms to improve the safety of their services, officials said on Sunday.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is in France to take part in the G7 leaders’ forum, said the government intended to prevent extremists from exploiting digital platforms to post extremely violent content.
“We are doing everything we can to deny terrorists the opportunity to glorify their crimes,” he said in a statement.
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The government said it would establish a framework to block domains hosting such material. Australia’s eSafety Commissioner would determine on a case-by-case basis what should be censored, and was working with industry on arrangements to quickly block access during an attack.
A 24/7 Crisis Coordination Centre would be established to monitor the online world for extreme violence or terrorist material.
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Australia to block internet domains hosting extremist content during terror attacks
By Alison Bevege
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will block access to internet domains hosting terrorist material during crisis events and will consider legislation to force digital platforms to improve the safety of their services, officials said on Sunday.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is in France to take part in the G7 leaders’ forum, said the government intended to prevent extremists from exploiting digital platforms to post extremely violent content.
“We are doing everything we can to deny terrorists the opportunity to glorify their crimes,” he said in a statement.
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The government said it would establish a framework to block domains hosting such material. Australia’s eSafety Commissioner would determine on a case-by-case basis what should be censored, and was working with industry on arrangements to quickly block access during an attack.
A 24/7 Crisis Coordination Centre would be established to monitor the online world for extreme violence or terrorist material.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-security-internet/australia-to-block-internet-domains-hosting-extremist-content-during-terror-attacks-idUSKCN1VF05G
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DAMMIT! We're not Australia? 
