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Law enforcement agencies ramp up use of anti-encryption laws
Allianz stays offline following routine maintenance
NBN Co to stop overbuilding existing business fibre networks
Aussie researchers develop flexible touchscreens that can be printed like newspaper
US warns of possible counter-measures against Czech digital tax
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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eSafety Commissioner's FAQs were 'outdated and published in error'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
Libs etch telehealth as NBN battleground
Former Optus executive moves on applications for attack.
Aug 25 2011 5:04PM
