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NZ Stats CEO Steps Down After COVID, Census Data Improperly Shared
Personal data on thousands of people was given to an organisation with links to the Māori Party and may have been used for campaigning, an inquiry has found.
IVF Clinic in Australia Rocked by a Cyberattack
There are fears that personal information may have been leaked.
Australia Passes ‘World First’ Anti-Scam Laws, Violators Face Big Fines
Social media companies and banks will need to adopt new measures to prevent scam activity on their networks.
Major Australian Universities, Telcos, and Banks Block CCP AI DeepSeek
The Group of Eight—seen as Australia’s Ivy League—has banned the use of the technology, citing the need to protect sensitive research and data.
eSafety Commission Loses Landmark Case for Geo-Blocking Post About ‘Queer Club’
The Tribunal heard that a social media post was geo-blocked in Australia, but the eSafety Commissioner tried to argue the notice was not a formal order.
Cash Use Has Dropped to Just 13 Percent of All Transactions: RBA Report
Only 7 percent of Australians are ‘high cash users’ who rely on cash for 80 percent or more of in-person transactions.
‘Don’t Give it Personal Information’: Minister’s Warning on DeepSeek
Clare O‘Neil said she was more of a ’ChatGPT girl.’
Numberless Bank Cards Coming to Australia to Combat Fraud
European banks have been doing it for 5 years, but now an Australian bank has announced it’s adopting numberless debit cards and others are expected to follow.
Australian Minister Warns Against Downloading DeepSeek AI Due to Major Privacy Risks
DeepSeek’s privacy policy says it collects data on keystrokes, IP addresses, emails, and dates of birth—storing it all in China.
Surveillance Database With Images, Details of Millions of People Under Investigation for Privacy Breach
The Privacy Commissioner is investigating after a bar owner accused a former MP of shoplifting after he accessed an unregulated retail incident database.
Bank of Queensland Closes 14 Branches Amid Shift to Cashless Online Banking
The state-based bank is the latest financial institution to close its physical branches.
What Is the Future of the NBN, and Can It Compete With 5G and Starlink?
The 15-year-old NBN has been the subject of debate since its inception.
Minister Cites Security Concerns Over Foreign-Controlled Starlink in $3 Billion NBN Push
The comments come as Labor defends a decision to inject a further $3 billion into the 15-year-old NBN project.
Meta’s Fact-Checking Decision Prompts Australian PM to Highlight Social Media Risks
The prime minister will stand by the government’s social media ban for under 16s.
Minister Says Cash an Important Backup If Digital Payment Systems Fail
On Dec. 20, Treasury issued a consultation paper seeking public input on the cash mandate’s scope, compliance, and accessibility strategies.
Can Australia Trust a CCP-Linked App to Comply With Its Social Media Ban?
In November, Australia legislated a world first ban on social media use for under 16s.
Meta, TikTok to Be Hit With New Mandatory ‘Charges’ for Public Interest Journalism
The Australian government has revealed a fresh set of rules aimed at forcing tech and social media giants to reimburse news outlets.
Microsoft to Train 1 Million Australians, New Zealanders in AI
The tech giant held an artificial intelligence tour in Sydney, bringing together 5,000 people.
Western Australia to Open a ‘Smart Freeway’
The smart freeway will include road sensors, CCTV cameras and digital signs.
Australia's Largest Bank to Begin Charging for Cash Withdrawals
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has called on the bank to reverse the decision.
