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April 11, 2022
University of Queensland launches online election spending tracker
Published by Eliza Sayon at April 11, 2022
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University of Queensland launches online election spending tracker

The University of Queensland has launched a unique online tracker to map social media spending trends of election candidates during the federal election campaign.  Experts in […]
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April 8, 2022
SIM-swap scammers targeted by new ACMA laws
Published by Eliza Sayon at April 8, 2022
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SIM-swap scammers targeted by new ACMA laws

Australia’s telecommunications regulator is implementing new rules that will push telecommunications companies to clamp down on the ‘SIM-swap’ scam that has robbed mobile users of their […]
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April 5, 2022
Australia Council Board receives new appointments
Published by Eliza Sayon at April 5, 2022
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Australia Council Board receives new appointments

The Australian Government has made two reappointments and five new appointments to the Australia Council Board, with Ms Tina Arena AM and Mr Leigh Carmichael reappointed for […]
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March 31, 2022
Digital Capability Centres
Published by Eliza Sayon at March 31, 2022
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Aust Gov invests $44M to build four AI and digital capability centres

The Australian Government is investing $44 million to establish four Artificial Intelligence and Digital Capability Centres, driving the commercialisation of Australia’s leading AI research by taking […]
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March 28, 2022
Fintech unicorn Zeller sets sights on regional Aussie businesses
Published by Eliza Sayon at March 28, 2022
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Fintech unicorn Zeller sets sights on regional Aussie businesses

As banks close their branches across the country, Aussie “unicorn” fintech company Zeller is bridging the gap left behind by bank closures for small regional businesses.  […]
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March 23, 2022
Australian Government boosts NBN fixed wireless network
Published by Eliza Sayon at March 23, 2022
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Australian Government boosts NBN fixed wireless network

Over a million premises in regional, rural, remote and peri-urban areas will have access to higher speeds on NBN fixed wireless services or greater data limits […]
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March 21, 2022
Australian Government launches coordinated cybercrime crackdown
Published by Eliza Sayon at March 21, 2022
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Australian Government launches coordinated cybercrime crackdown

The Australian Government is securing the country’s future thanks to the opening of a new Australian Federal Police-led centre dedicated to combatting crime online and the […]
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March 16, 2022
Meta Australia gears up for online federal election campaign
Published by Eliza Sayon at March 16, 2022
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Meta Australia gears up for online federal election campaign

Meta Australia has vowed to target misinformation claims, fraud and interference in relations to the federal election on its platforms. Learning from past elections internationally and […]
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March 13, 2022
Australia's four digital platform regulators sets up national forum
Published by Eliza Sayon at March 13, 2022
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Australia’s four digital platform regulators set up national forum

Four of Australia’s digital platform regulators have joined forces in setting up a national forum to improve information sharing and regulatory coordination.  The Australian eSafety Commissioner, […]
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March 11, 2022
Twitter launches Tor-version to bypass Russia's restrictions
Published by Eliza Sayon at March 11, 2022
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Twitter launches Tor service to bypass Russia’s restrictions

With Russia blocking access to online platforms in its efforts to control the narrative on its invasion of Ukraine, Twitter has launched a Tor version of […]
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March 9, 2022
AFP's child exploitation counter unit claims encryption hinders online safety
Published by Eliza Sayon at March 9, 2022
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AFP’s child exploitation counter unit claims encryption hinders online safety

Representatives from the AFP’s child exploitation counter unit have claimed during a parliamentary inquiry that anonymising technology used by social media platforms helps perpetrators.   The […]
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March 7, 2022
Netflix and TikTok suspends services in Russia
Published by Eliza Sayon at March 7, 2022
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Netflix and TikTok suspends services in Russia

As Russia’s government continues to crack down on any dissent regarding their invasion of Ukraine, Netflix and TikTok have joined the multitude of companies that are […]
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March 1, 2022
Apple and Google limit products and services in Russia
Published by Eliza Sayon at March 1, 2022
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Apple and Google limit products and services in Russia

Tech giants Apple and Google are pausing all product sales and removing Russian state-funded publishers such as RT from its news-related features in response to the […]
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February 28, 2022
Angered Aussies fight online against Putin's war on Ukraine
Published by Eliza Sayon at February 28, 2022
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Angered Aussies fight online against Putin’s war on Ukraine

Although the Australian Government has asked its citizens not to travel to Ukraine to fight against the Russian invasion, many Aussies are showing solidarity for the […]
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February 24, 2022
ACMA reminds telcos to support customers experiencing hardship
Published by Eliza Sayon at February 24, 2022
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ACMA reminds telcos to support customers experiencing hardship

While the number of internet and mobile plan customers experiencing financial hardship has fallen in the past year, Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) stated that […]
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February 21, 2022
NEXTDC invests $100M for Adelaide data center
Published by Eliza Sayon at February 21, 2022
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NEXTDC invests $100M for Adelaide data center

NEXTDC, one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies, is investing over $100 million for a state-of-the-art data centre ‘A1’ to be established in Adelaide’s central business […]
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February 16, 2022
Innocean Australia appoints new chief strategy officer
Published by Eliza Sayon at February 16, 2022
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Innocean Australia appoints new chief strategy officer

Innocean Australia has appointed Gual Barwell as their chief strategy officer, who will bring strategic discipline to the agency by providing leadership across business, creative, communications, […]
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February 14, 2022
Salesforce and SA Gov to create 100 local tech jobs
Published by Eliza Sayon at February 14, 2022
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Salesforce and SA Gov to create 100 local tech jobs

South Australians will soon be able to find secure technology-focused jobs thanks to Salesforce and the South Australian Government adding over 100 jobs in the region […]
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February 11, 2022
Australia's anti-trolling bill is introduced to parliament
Published by Eliza Sayon at February 11, 2022
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Australia’s anti-trolling bill is introduced to parliament

The Australian Government’s anti-trolling bill designed to hold tech giants to account for online harassment has been introduced to parliament.  Communications Minister Paul Fletcher presented the […]
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February 9, 2022
ABC and SBS receive $4.2B after funding indexation freeze
Published by Eliza Sayon at February 9, 2022
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ABC and SBS receive $4.2B after funding indexation freeze

The Australian Government has ended an $84 million funding indexation freeze on the ABC and SBS and have given them a $4.2 billion package for the next […]
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