well yes, the future is uncertain, but it will be no matter what happens.
i read that the government will offer grants to ISPs that install additional filters for stuff like porn and gambling sites, but these will be optional on the consumer's end, and will cost extra to implement.
if they start blocking material that isn't illegal to view, then i think you have something to worry about.
i've heard about how bad internet is in australia, and i feel for you. here in eastern europe it's incredibly quick and incredibly cheap. but as for the new filtering slowing things down - i've heard arguments from both sides, and i don't know what to think. i'm not sure if the filter is just a URL list, or if it's an interactive thing that is able to recognize naughty content. obviously, the latter is much more complex, and has a greater chance of slowing things down...
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