australia
Gov plots new telco data access or surveillance powers for ATO, Border Force, others
First proposals under sweeping surveillance reforms released.
Dec 6 2021 1:21PM
Gov appoints new National Data Commissioner
Designate role until controversial bill passes.
Dec 2 2021 1:15PM
Anti-troll laws to compel social media to unmask anonymous commenters
Or be liable themselves.
Dec 1 2021 5:14PM
Australia to launch inquiry into big tech's behaviour
Under threat of even more legislation.
Dec 1 2021 6:14AM
Australia to introduce laws to 'unmask' anonymous commenters online
Technical implementation left to the platforms to work out.
Nov 28 2021 6:19PM
HyperOne doubles number of 'on-ramps' to its national fibre backbone
Now more than 2000, with the goal to bridge the digital divide.
Nov 25 2021 6:44AM
ASIC says cryptocurrency investors 'on their own' for now
While rules are worked on.
Nov 23 2021 3:30AM
Australian billionaire to help publishers strike content deal with Google, Facebook
Will submit collective bargaining application to the ACCC.
Nov 22 2021 12:11PM
Australia, US agree to protect sensitive quantum tech, share knowledge
Under new pact.
Nov 19 2021 12:36PM
Australia to invest $111 million in quantum technology
One of nine technology areas deemed "critical" to the national interest.
Nov 17 2021 9:21AM
Google Research Australia to be set up
As part of a five-year, $1bn investment agreement.
Nov 16 2021 12:22PM
Vic motorist sues Toyota Australia for car navi's 'silly' routes
Allegedly led to missed flights and recommended non-existent roads.
Oct 28 2021 12:35PM
ACCC wants browser choice screen offered to all Android device users in Australia
Will ask for new powers to break Google's search dominance.
Oct 28 2021 9:48AM
Cyber incident takeover powers reintroduced to parliament
As ASIO raises 'concerns' about malware injection.
Oct 20 2021 1:18PM
Australia to make permanent company laws allowing virtual AGMs
After temporary arrangement through pandemic.
Oct 20 2021 12:15PM
7-Eleven disables facial image capture on customer feedback tablets
After adverse privacy ruling.
Oct 14 2021 12:33PM
Facebook-backed group launches misinformation adjudication panel in Australia
A day after the government threatened tougher laws.
Oct 12 2021 6:07AM
Australia mulls measures making social media giants responsible for defamatory postings
Escalates talk of crackdown.
Oct 11 2021 6:33AM
AWS, Telstra, L'Oreal Australia line up against cyber security director liability plan
Govt proposal garners little support.
Oct 7 2021 12:29PM
UK's Wise to join the New Payments Platform in Australia
Chases faster and lower cost transfers.
Sep 27 2021 6:42AM
