October 10, 2025

ACCAN urges government action to restore trust in emergency communications

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

ACCAN has raised serious concerns over another Optus outage affecting emergency access in the Illawarra and is calling for independent…

Draft law expands outdoor mobile coverage nationwide

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

The Albanese Government is progressing connectivity reforms to deliver better communications and digital access for Australians. Draft legislation on Labor’s…

Fatal Optus outage exposes urgent need for telco accountability

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

ACCAN has called for urgent action after an Optus outage caused hundreds of failed Triple Zero calls and raised serious…

Government champions digital technology for inclusion and access

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

The Albanese Government’s innovation in improving connectivity through new technology has gained international recognition. Minister for Communications Anika Wells joined…

Falling trust in telcos sparks calls to end industry self-regulation

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

New ACCAN research shows trust in Australia’s telco sector is falling, with poor sales practices still widespread. The findings precede…

From policy to progress: Advancing gender equality in the digital world

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

The Albanese Government has reaffirmed its commitment to online safety for women and girls at the 2025 HeForShe Summit in…

Navigating AI’s reputation risk: Lessons from CBA, Telstra and Australia’s top CEOs

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

A new Medianet report reveals how Australian media frames AI and work, and the reputational risks for companies using it….

Tech giants under fire as AFP reveals 82,764 exploitation reports in 12 months

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

International Justice Mission Australia is urging the Government to legislate a digital duty of care after alarming new AFP figures….

Australia tightens protections against unsafe AI companion chatbots

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

The eSafety Commissioner has registered new industry codes to better protect children from harmful content, including risks from AI chatbots….

Report shows 86% of slow NBN services come from FTTN connections

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

Households with fibre to the node NBN connections are most likely to experience slow download speeds, according to the ACCC’s…

Platforms urged to check compliance with new under-16 social media laws

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

eSafety has released consultation summaries and a self-assessment tool to help online services determine if they qualify as age-restricted platforms…

Chloe Low on understanding neurodiversity in the workplace

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

Neurodiversity is often discussed but still widely misunderstood in workplaces. Chloe Low, Social Media and Campaigns Coordinator at the Department…