In October 2024, Australia will observe Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM), a national initiative to improve cybersecurity practices for individuals and organisations. This year’s theme,...
The Albanese Government has made an important move to strengthen protections for telecommunications customers facing domestic and family violence. It aims to ensure they can...
Child rights organisation ChildFund Australia is partnering with The Girls and Boys Brigade to launch the Swipe Safe app, an innovative online safety tool that...
The School Student Broadband Initiative, led by the National Broadband Network, is a Federal Government program providing eligible students with free home internet. This initiative,...
The Albanese Government continues its push to modernise media regulations, releasing a proposals paper on a new prominence framework for radio. The consultation seeks input...
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) engages underrepresented communities through its Democracy Ambassador program. This initiative targets groups historically sidelined in the electoral process, aiming to...
A new UK study reveals that 20 per cent of general practitioners are now using artificial intelligence in clinical diagnosis and treatment, as well as...
The Albanese Government has introduced the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, marking a key milestone in Australia’s privacy laws. This bill addresses the...
The Digital Platform Regulators Forum (DP-REG) has published a new working paper on multimodal foundation models (MFMs) in generative artificial intelligence. These models, which can...
The Australian Government is focusing on strengthening leadership in digital project delivery by launching a new training program for Senior Responsible Officials (SROs) managing digital...
Over 80% of Australian children use technology at home. However, research by the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) shows that only half of...
The NSW Government plans major reforms to overhaul the Code of Conduct for elected councillors. These reforms aim to simplify the current system, addressing its...
Michelle Rowland, Australia’s Minister for Communications, recently addressed key issues facing regional, rural, and remote communities in Australia. Her insights underscore the urgency and complexity...
The Federal Government has released a new Scams Prevention Framework for public consultation, aiming to enhance digital safety across Australia. This framework takes an economy-wide...
A new report from the National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN) Health Alliance outlines five technological transformations set to revolutionise healthcare delivery in the coming year....
The Federal Government plans to introduce a minimum age restriction for social media platforms to address concerns over online harm to children. However, RMIT experts...
The Albanese Government is enhancing AI safety in Australia with two key announcements made on 5 September 2024. Last year, the government consulted with the...
The ACCC has decided not to oppose the proposed mobile network and spectrum sharing agreements between Optus and TPG. The two companies have entered into...
Medical authorities must act swiftly to inform up to 200,000 medical implant recipients of the health risks posed by the upcoming 3G network shutdown. Devices...
The NSW Government’s “Tech Savvy Seniors” initiative is an important program that aims to equip seniors with the necessary digital literacy skills to safely navigate...
