australian government
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Australia’s Planned Decryption Law Would Weaken Cybersecurity
The Australian government plans to introduce new legislation forcing companies such as Google and Facebook to de-crypt messages in the name of fighting terrorism and other crimes. But the move will have serious implications for cybersecurity.
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New Australian Laws Force Facebook, WhatsApp To Open Encrypted Messages
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is set to announce new laws today will “oblige” both telcos and social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp to give Australian security agencies access to encrypted messages. Attorney General George Brandis has confirmed that the government won’t be asking for flaws in encryption software to allow access by authorities, and…
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The Private Phone Numbers Of Hundreds Of Australian Politicians Were Just Published Online
When the Australian Department of Parliamentary Services publishes the phone bills of politicians on the Parliament House website, the private mobile phone numbers connected to the accounts are usually removed completely. Not this time.
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Here’s How Much The NBN Is Really Costing The Government
Today the Parliamentary Budget Office released a report showing exactly how much money the Australian Government has already invested into NBN Co, and how much it is expected to cost over the next 10 years. Including details on a recent $19.5 billion loan, which was given despite an existing government investment of $20.3 billion, and…