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PayPal says it is currently not pursuing Pinterest acquisition
UK regulator probes Motorola mobile radio services over competition concerns
Infosys proves new Centrelink entitlements calculation engine works
US NTSB head criticises Tesla over vehicle self-driving beta
Australian regulator 'concerned' about Facebook's approach to media law
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US Senate panel to hold new hearing on social media impact on young users
'Big Tech is facing its Big Tobacco moment'.
Oct 20 2021 12:15PM
US Senate to probe whether legislation needed to combat cyber attacks
Review of recent high-profile cyber attacks underway.
Jun 11 2021 6:55AM
US antitrust senators query Google over testimony meddling concerns
"Deeply troubled" by possible attempt to influence witness testimony.
Apr 28 2021 12:22PM
Media code gets senate committee go-ahead
Despite Google, Facebook opposition.
Feb 12 2021 4:26PM
US Senate committee concludes Russia used Manafort, WikiLeaks to boost Trump in 2016
New report released.
Aug 19 2020 6:50AM
US Senate panel approves ban on using TikTok app on govt devices
Votes unanimously to approve bill.
Jul 23 2020 12:12PM
Crypto Bill undermines parliamentary privilege: Senate President
Dutton cops a black eye from Black Rod.
Nov 30 2018 6:30AM
AEC cops flak for senate vote count system
Despite having only 12 weeks to create it.
Jan 22 2018 4:55PM
NT Police backs need for cyber laws
States and territories divided.
Nov 3 2017 11:07AM
Govt drops NBN tax bombshell
Consumers would only pay 20c more if enterprise was exempt.
Aug 11 2017 6:55AM
Broadband tax bill sent to senate inquiry
One more opportunity to raise objections.
Jun 26 2017 10:34AM
Telstra backs calls to relax line-of-sight for drone flights
Joins Australia Post and Domino’s.
Jan 4 2017 1:32PM
Senate committee butts heads with ATO on Bitcoin
Says digital currency shouldn't be akin to barter.
Aug 4 2015 4:50PM
OAIC Canberra office down to two staff
McMillan details budget limbo.
Dec 11 2014 3:52PM
Senate wind-up means OAIC will remain for now
But Govt still intent on closing office.
Dec 8 2014 5:01PM
Lundy to stay in touch with tech beyond politics
Senator won't re-contest upper house seat.
Nov 27 2014 2:14PM
Senate to launch Bitcoin inquiry
Economics committee to scrutinise taxation stance.
Oct 2 2014 1:18PM
Govt fails to win votes for NBN committee restructure
Delays motion until next sitting session.
Jul 17 2014 6:39AM
Coalition MPs kill FTTP bill for Tasmania
Committee split.
Jul 16 2014 6:34PM
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Libs move to restructure NBN senate committee
Update: Want to overturn Labor, Greens majority.
Jul 16 2014 11:45AM
