NZ gov seeks submissions on telco regulation
The New Zealand government has invited submissions on the first phase of the policy review of the Telecommunications Act 2001.
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N4L taps Telecom for NZ school broadband rollout
Network for Learning has opened registrations for organisations interested in taking advantage of the N4L network, which will deliver high-speed fibre broadband to New Zealand schools.
Aus government backs down from data retention - for now
The federal government has backed down from data retention proposals following a parliamentary report examining telecommunications interception in Australia.
Attorney-General seeks advice on privacy implications of drones
The Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has sought input from his state and territory counterparts on whether the use of drones is adequately regulated.
Businesses grow their Internet earnings: ABS
Business earnings from the Internet increased $48.4 billion to $237.1 billion in 2011-12, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Social media boosts revenue for SMEs: MYOB research
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that use social media are 56 per cent more likely to increase their revenue, according to research by MYOB.
Faster fixed wireless speeds activated on the NBN
Users can now sign up to 25/5Mbps speeds on fixed wireless for the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Contractor asbestos supervision 'not sufficient': Telstra
Telstra has directed contractors to improve asbestos handling procedures after a review by the telco found deficiencies in the way the fibrous material has been treated during the remediation of its pits and pipes.
Australia suspected to have PRISM data: Ludlam
Greens senator Scott Ludlam believes the US National Security Agency (NSA) has handed information it has collected from its PRISM system to the Australian government.
Privacy needs to be balanced with security: privacy commissioner
Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim has defended the public’s right to privacy, but warned that privacy was not “absolute” following revelations about a US surveillance program called PRISM.
Aust Greens take aim at warrantless surveillance
The Greens plan to introduce a bill to ensure law enforcement agencies only access citizens' private data under a warrant.
Conroy launches new digital strategy; reviews startup barriers
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has launched a new strategy for Australia to become a “leading” digital economy by 2020.
ASIC has used s313 10 times to block websites
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has revealed it has used section 313 of the Telecommunications Act 10 times to block websites, also accidentally blocking 250,000 sites.
Online shopping reaches mainstream status
Online buying in Australia has reached a tipping point, according to research by Roy Morgan.
Telco issued ACMA warning for TCP code breach
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a warning to Southern Cross Telco for contravening the Telecommunications Consumer Protection (TCP) code for emailing invoices to more than 1000 consumers who weren’t the account holder.