Tag: Michelle Rowland

Govt’s big tech levy pause ‘cowering to the bully’

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Greens have lashed a slow down on Australia’s plan to start charging online platforms that refuse to pay for news content, following a report the government is going...

Telcos face $10m fines and sharper watchdog teeth

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The communications regulator will be handed tougher enforcement powers and much larger fines to clamp down on telcos breaching agreed industry standards after complaints current penalties are seen as...

Govt pledges $20m top up for ‘genius’ AgTech grants

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Albanese government has pledged to top up its flagship AgTech program with another $20 million and continue rolling out grants into 2026 in an election pitch to farmers...

Labor commits $3bn to NBN upgrades

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed an additional $3 billion to “finish” the NBN and improve internet speeds at remaining fibre-to-the node (FTTN) premises should Labor win this year’s...

Govt mandates scam-busting SMS ID register

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Telcos will be required to block or warn Australians about scam texts from scammers that spoof legitimate senders after the Albanese government landed on a mandatory approach to its...

Storm of protest over ‘rushed’ social media ban bill

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Albanese government has been roundly criticised for “rushing” the legislation for social media ban for under-16s through Parliament, with tech giants and digital rights groups denouncing the move....