Dutch (Renee) is correct.
I’d like add my 2 cents to the whole shamozzle as well.
Gambling is a part of the Australian lifestyle, you only need to look at the Melbourne Cup, where everyone pretty much gets involved to bet on the horses. You will always have people pushing for the inverse of what is the corrent norm. But I do get the feeling that in Australia, its easier and quicker to make changes to internet legislation and laws then most other countries.
Slot machines appear everywhere in Australia, pubs, bars, sports clubs, casinos. The government is trying to limit the number of slot machines, and their availability. The thinking is, that the elderly spend their government allowances on the slot machines. (which is probably true). I believe one state has already brought in rules to decrease the number of slot machines. It may have a flow on effect to internet casinos – as users will find another place to gamble their money.
The internet filter implemtation, is really going to be a tough one. Some countries already do this (Singapore). But once implemented, the infrastructure is there to block access to pretty much anything.
To take this to another level, what it will also allow, is a vehicle for Music Companies, and Movie Companies to call on the government for information regarding what is being downloaded, and take legal action against those users (Singapore again – particularly with Manga)
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/10/27/1224955916155.html
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24585813-952,00.html