Author: Joseph Brookes

Landmark Uni Accord leader appointed by govt

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Renowned scientist and engineer Professor Mary O’Kane has been appointed to lead a landmark review of Australia’s higher education system examining everything from funding and access to governance and...

Govt hunts cyber ambassador replacement

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Australia’s inaugural Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology Dr Tobias Feakin is stepping down from the role after nearly six years, with the federal government now on the...

NSW Labor backs data breach notice scheme

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The New South Wales Opposition won’t stand in the way of Australia’s first mandatory data breach notification scheme for state public sector entities, after having its own attempts knocked...

Andrew Leigh building case for competition reform

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Assistant minister for competition Andrew Leigh on Monday capped off a three-lecture series building the case for competition reform, saying the new government is inspired by the “boldness” of...

ACCC wants another Big Tech crackdown

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Australia’s competition and consumer regulator has called for sweeping changes to the regulation of digital platforms after warning for years about anti-competitive behaviour and a lack of user protections...