australia

Australian PM Scott Morrison loses control of WeChat Chinese account

Australian PM Scott Morrison loses control of WeChat Chinese account

Purchased by a tech company.
Kirsty Needham and Eduardo Baptista Jan 25 2022 6:35AM Software
Australia, UK to jointly target state-based actors and ransomware groups

Australia, UK to jointly target state-based actors and ransomware groups

Agree to new partnership.
Justin Hendry Jan 20 2022 5:02PM Security
Uber buys Australian car sharing service Car Next Door

Uber buys Australian car sharing service Car Next Door

As an option for longer distance trips.
Staff Writer Jan 20 2022 1:01PM Software
Afterpay's $40 billion buyout by Block set to close after Spain nod

Afterpay's $40 billion buyout by Block set to close after Spain nod

Making the deal fully unconditional.
Staff Writer Jan 12 2022 11:59AM Financial Services
Australia and US sign CLOUD Act deal for cross-border data access

Australia and US sign CLOUD Act deal for cross-border data access

Law enforcement agencies get streamlined path for data requests.
Justin Hendry Dec 16 2021 1:16PM Security
US, Australia, Denmark, Norway to curb tech exports to human rights abusers

US, Australia, Denmark, Norway to curb tech exports to human rights abusers

As part of 'Summit for Democracy'.
Staff Writer Dec 13 2021 8:56AM Strategy
Australia, Japan, US agree to jointly fund new Pacific subsea cable

Australia, Japan, US agree to jointly fund new Pacific subsea cable

Extend regional investments in subsea infrastructure.
Ry Crozier Dec 13 2021 4:42AM Telco/ISP
Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor largely prevails in US trial

Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor largely prevails in US trial

"I feel completely vindicated," Craig Wright says.
Jonathan Stempel Dec 7 2021 12:45PM Financial Services
Gov plots new telco data access or surveillance powers for ATO, Border Force, others

Gov plots new telco data access or surveillance powers for ATO, Border Force, others

First proposals under sweeping surveillance reforms released.
Ry Crozier Dec 6 2021 1:21PM Security
Gov appoints new National Data Commissioner

Gov appoints new National Data Commissioner

Designate role until controversial bill passes.
Justin Hendry Dec 2 2021 1:15PM Strategy
Anti-troll laws to compel social media to unmask anonymous commenters

Anti-troll laws to compel social media to unmask anonymous commenters

Or be liable themselves.
Justin Hendry Dec 1 2021 5:14PM Security
Australia to launch inquiry into big tech's behaviour

Australia to launch inquiry into big tech's behaviour

Under threat of even more legislation.
Colin Packham Dec 1 2021 6:14AM Software
Australia to introduce laws to 'unmask' anonymous commenters online

Australia to introduce laws to 'unmask' anonymous commenters online

Technical implementation left to the platforms to work out.
Ry Crozier Nov 28 2021 6:19PM Strategy
HyperOne doubles number of 'on-ramps' to its national fibre backbone

HyperOne doubles number of 'on-ramps' to its national fibre backbone

Now more than 2000, with the goal to bridge the digital divide.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2021 6:44AM Telco/ISP
ASIC says cryptocurrency investors 'on their own' for now

ASIC says cryptocurrency investors 'on their own' for now

While rules are worked on.
Paulina Duran Nov 23 2021 3:30AM Financial Services
Australian billionaire to help publishers strike content deal with Google, Facebook

Australian billionaire to help publishers strike content deal with Google, Facebook

Will submit collective bargaining application to the ACCC.
Staff Writer Nov 22 2021 12:11PM Strategy
Australia, US agree to protect sensitive quantum tech, share knowledge

Australia, US agree to protect sensitive quantum tech, share knowledge

Under new pact.
Justin Hendry Nov 19 2021 12:36PM Strategy
Australia to invest $111 million in quantum technology

Australia to invest $111 million in quantum technology

One of nine technology areas deemed "critical" to the national interest.
Colin Packham Nov 17 2021 9:21AM Hardware
Google Research Australia to be set up

Google Research Australia to be set up

As part of a five-year, $1bn investment agreement.
Ry Crozier Nov 16 2021 12:22PM Strategy
Vic motorist sues Toyota Australia for car navi's 'silly' routes

Vic motorist sues Toyota Australia for car navi's 'silly' routes

Allegedly led to missed flights and recommended non-existent roads.
Ry Crozier Oct 28 2021 12:35PM Software

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