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The tech giants that paid no Aussie tax last year
China's bitcoin miners scoop up greater production power
Twitter plans to build a 'decentralised standard' for social networks
Government reveals censorship overhaul, stiff privacy penalties for Digital Platforms
Amazon's Deliveroo deal jeopardised by UK regulator's 'serious concerns'
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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
US intelligence committee approves cybersecurity bill
Gives tick to data sharing between public, private sectors.
Jul 9 2014 10:49AM
Govt refuses to support data breach notification bill
Says legislation needs more work.
Jun 19 2014 10:32AM
Senate extends life of NBN committee
‘Robust’ and ‘ongoing’ oversight approved.
May 14 2014 5:36PM
NBN strategic review 'inaccurate, unreliable’, says Senate committee
But Coalition members decry "self-serving recommendations".
Mar 26 2014 5:25PM
FBI investigating CIA/Senate hacking claims
Both parties claim foul-play.
Mar 19 2014 12:20PM
Labor attempts to force NBN fibre rollout in Tasmania
Updated: Introduces new bill.
Mar 5 2014 3:08PM
