AFP defends power to block websites

By Ben Grubb
Updated November 4 2014 - 10:13am, first published October 30 2014 - 1:10am
The AFP has defended its use of a controversial power that it uses to block websites. Photo: Andrew Quilty
The AFP has defended its use of a controversial power that it uses to block websites. Photo: Andrew Quilty

Australia's top law-enforcement agency has defended its use of a controversial law that requires internet service providers to block websites government agencies deem illegal, without judicial oversight.

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