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Australia to launch inquiry into big tech's behaviour

By Colin Packham

Dec 1 2021 6:14AM

Under threat of even more legislation.

Australia to launch inquiry into big tech's behaviour

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will today announce a parliamentary inquiry into the behaviour of the world's largest technology companies and the need for new legislation. Australia has led global efforts to reign in the powers of the likes of Alphabet and Facebook, installing legislation ...

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