This week we spoke to both a photographer, and a child protection activist, about the Australia Council's draft new rules, about including children in photography and art - particularly naked children. Let’s hear your views.

• How do you feel about the idea of parent permission being required to use children in any photographic image?

• Photographers say it could kill off street photography … And people who make documentaries could be virtually paralysed by such a rule.

• Ken Duncan has been quoted saying that already the rules are too restrictive … that if you dare to put up a tripod in some public places you can be slugged with a hefty fee for the privilege.

• The Australia Council has already admitted that they might need to have a closer look at that idea, What are your thoughts? Maybe you’re a photographer and can share your views.
 
• And what about the issue of parental consent being required for using naked children in a work of art? Does this go far enough? Does it still ignore the rights of the child, who may not be mature enough to understand what they’re getting into?