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Govt asked to create new ISP-level site blocking powers

Govt asked to create new ISP-level site blocking powers

With an expanded range of content targeted.
Ry Crozier Jul 1 2019 12:46PM Telco/ISP
Twitter apologises for blocked China accounts ahead of Tiananmen anniversary

Twitter apologises for blocked China accounts ahead of Tiananmen anniversary

After an outcry among users.
Staff Writer Jun 3 2019 1:02PM Security
Labor supports site blocking law expansion

Labor supports site blocking law expansion

But not before rights holders cop a serve.
Ry Crozier Oct 24 2018 6:02PM Telco/ISP
Aussie Broadband wants to stop buying extra IPv4 addresses

Aussie Broadband wants to stop buying extra IPv4 addresses

Scaling costs drive upgrades.
Ry Crozier Sep 3 2018 10:42AM Networking
Telstra wants legal clarity to block malicious traffic

Telstra wants legal clarity to block malicious traffic

Reveals plan to 'inoculate' Australia against threats.
Ry Crozier May 9 2018 11:55AM Security
Ebay threatens to block Aussies from global purchases

Ebay threatens to block Aussies from global purchases

Easier than collecting GST.
Ry Crozier Apr 18 2017 11:08AM Financial Services
Govt denies plans to block retail sites that don't pay GST

Govt denies plans to block retail sites that don't pay GST

Says powers have been available, but not used, for ages.
Allie Coyne Sep 14 2016 10:54AM Software
Labor, Coalition unite on controversial website blocking powers

Labor, Coalition unite on controversial website blocking powers

Say agencies should retain use of section 313.
Allie Coyne Jun 1 2015 11:00AM Security
AFP backs proposed guidelines for website blocking

AFP backs proposed guidelines for website blocking

ASIC error could have been avoided, police say.
Allie Coyne Oct 29 2014 10:29AM Security
AFP blocked websites to stop malware spread

AFP blocked websites to stop malware spread

Updated: Section 313 notices issued to target banking malware.
Allie Coyne Oct 22 2014 12:03PM Security
Canberra's wi-fi network to block file sharing P2P traffic

Canberra's wi-fi network to block file sharing P2P traffic

At ISP's request.
Andrew Colley Sep 22 2014 3:05PM Security
Crime Commission floats fines for ISPs who won't block sites

Crime Commission floats fines for ISPs who won't block sites

Wants a stick to enforce takedown requests.
Allie Coyne Sep 4 2014 3:10PM Security
ASIC admits to lack of technical knowledge in s313 use

ASIC admits to lack of technical knowledge in s313 use

Wants to retain use of website blocking notices.
Allie Coyne Aug 27 2014 1:24PM Security
Govt proposes crackdown on ISPs over piracy

Govt proposes crackdown on ISPs over piracy

Wants new legal powers for copyright industry.
Allie Coyne Jul 25 2014 3:32PM Software
Govt opens inquiry into website blocking

Govt opens inquiry into website blocking

Updated: Section 313 comes under scrutiny.
Allie Coyne Jul 17 2014 4:26PM Security
iiNet joins web giants to condemn secret TPP talks

iiNet joins web giants to condemn secret TPP talks

Service providers would be forced to act as ‘internet cops’.
Allie Coyne Jul 10 2014 12:49PM Software
NBN Co pushes back FTTB release date

NBN Co pushes back FTTB release date

No retail services until next year.
Allie Coyne Jul 1 2014 4:54PM Telco/ISP
iiNet urges consumers to lobby govt on piracy changes

iiNet urges consumers to lobby govt on piracy changes

No to website blocking, graduated warning.
Allie Coyne Jun 10 2014 12:38PM Telco/ISP
Google accuses AFP, ASIC of abusing takedown laws

Google accuses AFP, ASIC of abusing takedown laws

Lobbies the Government for amended legislation.
Allie Coyne Mar 4 2014 6:21PM Security
Iran unblocks Facebook, Twitter

Iran unblocks Facebook, Twitter

Ban removed.
Staff Writers Sep 17 2013 11:41AM Security

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