Tag: Paul Fletcher

For this PM, technology is always just about politics

Posted on   |  by Michelle Rowland
When Australians think of technology it is a positive. They see possibilities and the future. In contrast, for Scott Morrison and his cabinet, technology is an instrument to exploit...

Governing in the Internet Age: A mini-review

Posted on   |  by David Havyatt
Communications Minister Paul Fletcher has published what he describes as a "mini-book": Governing in the Internet Age. This is a mini-review based only on his National Press Club Address...

Victoria pours $73m into NBN for faster speeds

Posted on   |  by Ben Grubb
The Victorian government has announced it will put $73 million into the company behind the National Broadband Network to take fibre deeper into selected communities, providing better internet connections...

Govt funds 5G tech trials with $20m

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The federal government has folded two rounds of a $20 million 5G innovation program into one, announcing all 19 grant recipients on Sunday after what it said was high...

Govt’s online safety expectations target encryption

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Big Tech firms will be required to take “reasonable” steps to address unlawful or harmful content on their encrypted services under the federal government’s draft online safety expectations. Following...

Online Safety Bill passes Senate with amendments

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The controversial Online Safety Bill has passed the Senate and will become law after a late-night session which saw the major parties unite to wave through a number of...