Author: Adrianne Saplagio

ACCC warns businesses: Communication on refunds is essential

The ACCC reviewed over 2,000 Australian retail websites and found some may breach consumer law. As part of this sweep, business’ return policies and website...

IJM Australia: Tech companies must take responsibility for online child safety

International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia has welcomed the independent report by Ms Delia Rickard PSM on the Online Safety Act 2021. In line with IJM’s...

Connectivity crisis: Regional Australians struggle post-3G shutdown

The recent 3G shutdown has left many regional Australians with worse connectivity, despite earlier assurances they would not be affected. In some areas, residents have...

How the Online Safety Act review could reshape digital protections

The Minister for Communications, Hon Michelle Rowland MP, has tabled the Report of the Statutory Review of the Online Safety Act 2021. The independent review...

Rising threat of AI in creating child abuse material

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is advising parents and caregivers to have open, nonjudgmental conversations with their children about the risks of artificial intelligence. Over...

Understanding online risks for children: Why early conversations matter

eSafety is urging families to prioritise online safety discussions, as new research reveals that over 1 in 4 girls (26.3%) experience online sexual solicitation by...

$394,380 fine for Telstra after missing key NBN speed tests

Telstra Limited has paid a $394,380 penalty for not conducting required internet line speed checks during the migration of customers from legacy networks to the...

More families to benefit as NBN’s free student broadband continues

The Albanese Government has announced an additional $4.9 million for NBN Co to extend the free School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) to 30 June 2028....

Powering up emergency broadcasting: The latest upgrades to ABC and local radio

The Albanese Government is enhancing broadcasting infrastructure for rapid deployment during natural disasters and emergencies. The Government’s $20 million Broadcasting Resilience Program (BRP) has already...

Too close for comfort: ACCAN questions ACMA’s oversight of telcos

ACCAN is urging a parliamentary inquiry into the conduct and culture of the ACMA. This follows concerning revelations about its close collaboration with major telcos....

Building better leaders: Why communication matters more than style

A global leadership study conducted by researchers from Monash University and renowned international institutions suggests that the key to effective leadership may lie in ‘keeping...

Social media’s role in changing communication today

Social media has changed the way people connect, interact, and communicate. One cannot exaggerate the importance of its role in increasing audience engagement, promoting global...

Why short-form videos are transforming brand strategies

Short-form videos are revolutionising the way brands connect with audiences, redefining communication in the digital age. At a time when people’s attention spans are shorter...

New telco regulations will give ACMA teeth

The Albanese Government is introducing key reforms to enhance protections for telco consumers. These include strengthening the Australian Communication and Media Authority’s (ACMA) enforcement powers...

The fight for fairer telcos: How new government powers are changing the game

ACCAN has praised the Federal Government’s move to strengthen enforcement powers as a significant win for telecommunications consumers. ACCAN’s CEO, Carol Bennett, said the reforms...

ACCC’s binding rules target affordability and access in broadband services

The ACCC has issued binding rules of conduct for Uniti Group Pty Ltd and its related entities regarding broadband access. These rules specify additional regulated...

Minister urges telcos to uphold commitments after 3G switch off

Minister for Communications Hon Michelle Rowland MP has urged telecommunications providers to honour their commitments to customers following the October 3G switch-off. Numerous rural residents...

Albanese Government invests $20 million in On Farm Connectivity Program

The Albanese Government is supporting Australian farmers with cost-of-living relief and productivity boosts through a $20 million investment in a new round of the On...

$3 billion investment in NBN to improve connectivity for Australians

Australians will benefit from a $3 billion Federal Government equity investment in the National Broadband Network to upgrade Fibre to the Node (FTTN) technology. This...

Preventing harm: Online platforms now required to safeguard content

Groundbreaking industry standards mandating global tech giants to address harmful online content, including child sexual abuse material and pro-terror content, are set to become law....