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80% of Australians concerned with commercial influence in news
More than 8 in 10 Australian adults are concerned about large advertisers influence on news, according to new research from the the regulator, ACMA. Read more…
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Google settles longstanding dispute with Australia’s tax office
Google has settled a “longstanding” tax dispute with Australia’s tax office after paying an extra A$481.5 million on top of its previous tax bill. Read more…
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Australia to tech giants – commit to competition rules – or else!
Australia tells tech giants such as Facebook and Google to agree to new rules to ensure they do not abuse their market power or face new controls. Read more…
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Australian regulator recommends prompt action to combat scams
Australian regulator recommends new enforceable obligations on telcos and the immediate commencement of trials for a number of scam reduction initiatives. Read more…
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Australia’s NBN – 41% increase in turnover as connections climb
Australia’s NBN financial results for September quarter highlight a 41% year-on-year increase in total turnover as the number of premises connected climbs. Read more…
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Almost half of Australian kids 6-13 own or use a mobile phone
New ACMA analysis of Roy Morgan data shows that nearly half of Australian children (48%) aged 6 to 13 own or use a mobilephone. Read more…
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Australia’s parliamentary IT system hacked earlier this year
The computer network of Australia’s parliament was hacked earlier this year and data was stolen from the computers of several elected officials Read more…
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ACMA to begin blocking illegal offshore gambling websites
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to use powers to have internet service providers (ISPs) block illegal offshore gambling websites. Read more…
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Australian regulator ACMA takes action against 11 telcos
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against eleven telcos for failing to comply with consumer protection rules. Read more…
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Australia to press Facebook for details on Libra cryptocurrency
Australia’s financial regulators may force Facebook to reveal details about its plans for a global cryptocurrency called Libra. Read more…