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Second CDR inquiry is ‘premature’

A new government inquiry looking at expanding the Consumer Data Right before the scheme had actually launched is “premature”, according to the Financial Rights Legal Centre. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg...

Digital ‘giant’ Paul Shetler passes away

Digital transformation leader and public policy innovator Paul Shetler died on Friday in Sydney after suffering a heart attack on January 23. He was 59 years old. Mr Shetler...

UK approves Huawei for limited 5G build

The UK government has defied direct pressure from US President Donald Trump to approve a limited role for Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei to participate as a supplier in...

Ian Dennis: In defence of the ACS changes

The recent proposed changes to the ACS legal structure and governance, and the adoption of a more outward looking ACS strategy, have upset some of its members. Recent publicity...

OAIC investigates ‘dangerous’ face recognition app

The Australian Privacy Commissioner has launched an inquiry into a “really dangerous” facial recognition app that its founder has said is already being used by police in Australia. Clearview...

R&D tax set for Senate showdown

Government cuts to the research and development tax incentive (RDTI) are set for a Senate showdown next week and is expected to be referred back to the same committee...

Encryption powers used 25 times already

The federal government’s highly controversial new encryption-busting powers have been used at least 25 times since they came into effect a year ago. A Home Affairs’ annual report on...

Bridging health policy and outcomes with data

When it comes to impacting citizens’ day-to-day lives, access to effective healthcare for chronic or traumatic conditions is paramount. Data has the potential to help produce better outcomes for...

Welcome to the Tender Whip

Freedom of Expression survey for higher education The successful tenderer will design a freedom of expression on campus scale (the scale) for use in conjunction with the existing Student...

Telcos grapple with bushfire crisis

A review will investigate the impact of bushfires on the nation’s communications infrastructure and a new national protocol for disaster management developed as Australia’s biggest telcos grapple with the...

MacGibbon wants cyber support for startups

The federal government should provide financial support to startups and small businesses looking to meet the “rigorous” open banking privacy and security rules, according to former special adviser to...

New focus for critical minerals

Australia can become an “international powerhouse” in the production of critical minerals, with an imminent supply-chain deal with the US and government establishing a new facilitation office. Resources minister...

Digital ID gets a PR makeover

The government is planning a major communications campaign around its troubled digital identity project, which has been readied to move into its next phase. The move comes as the...

ACS’ $45m revenue spurs new fight

The Australian Computer Society grew revenues by 20 per cent to more than $45 million last year against a backdrop of falling membership income and a courtroom fight over...