paul fletcher
Comms Minister tackles ACCC's NBN interventions with a 'statement of expectations'
Pushing government's position on telco issues.
Oct 15 2020 11:18AM
Fletcher further distances govt from ACCC view on TPG-Vodafone merger
Believes mobile market can’t support four telcos.
Feb 13 2020 5:07PM
Feds prescribe $9m cash injection to counter 5G phobias
Bid to counter spread of "misinformation".
Dec 16 2019 11:43AM
Government reveals censorship overhaul, stiff privacy penalties for Digital Platforms
eSafety Commissioner granted new plug-pulling and search de-listing powers.
Dec 12 2019 1:31PM
ACMA to force ISPs to block illegal offshore gambling sites
Under new government crackdown.
Nov 11 2019 12:03PM
Govt suggests NBN Co may need competitors
To drive fixed-line tech forward over the next decade.
Sep 20 2019 1:20PM
Comms Minister Fletcher roasts telcos in speech
Vocus as serial dumpee, NBN as ‘evil monopoly’ and more.
Aug 16 2019 12:57PM
Opposition calls for network-based caller authentication
To stop call spoofing and scams, but ACMA's already on it.
Jul 26 2019 10:29AM
School chaplain cyberbullying FAQs pulled after iTnews security story
eSafety Commissioner's FAQs were 'outdated and published in error'
Jul 5 2019 12:00PM
Paul Fletcher named new comms, cyber safety minister
Replacing Mitch Fifield.
May 26 2019 5:26PM
Optus misses out on mobile blackspot funding
Telstra to build 429 of 499 base stations.
Jun 25 2015 12:17PM
Government to overhaul spectrum regulation
Wants streamlined, simpler processes in place by next year.
May 25 2015 5:04AM
Web giants face fines in online bullying crackdown
Up to $17,000 per day for ignoring notices.
Dec 3 2014 12:02PM
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Govt proposes cyberbullying ‘naughty corner’ for web giants
Legislative force to be reserved for repeat offenders.
Oct 29 2014 12:59PM
Govt urges tech sector to play to its strengths
'Seek out areas of competitive advantage'.
Jun 12 2014 6:36AM
WA pours another $40m into Fiona Stanley Hospital IT
Embarks on its next hospital fit-out.
May 12 2014 6:46AM
Government takes on web giants over 'harmful' content
But will it be a toothless tiger?
Jan 22 2014 2:04PM
Coalition eyes content kill-switch on social networks
Aims to hit harmful material.
Nov 16 2012 2:25PM
Fletcher: Governments can't dictate technology adoption
Attacks NBN and e-health records.
Feb 26 2012 5:19PM
Coalition decries high-priced NBN voice services
Broadband network maintains line rental barrier.
Sep 20 2011 7:00AM
