Parliament stories
2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Crypto enters 2026 swinging as regulation, stablecoins, Bitcoin and DeFi trade blows in a defining bout for digital finance's future.
AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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supply chain
AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.
Cyber Security Act passed into law
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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data breach
Australia's Parliament has passed the Cyber Security Act, mandating businesses to report ransomware payments within 72 hours to bolster national security.
ComCom wants to know what you think of your phone and broadband service
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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uc
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commerce commission
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parliament
The Commerce Commission wants your feedback on telco services following new Telecommunications Act changes aimed at enhancing service quality.
Mojo Mathers campaign takes off online
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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facebook
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parliament
Online campaign surges in support of deaf MP Mojo Mathers, challenging Parliamentary accessibility norms with nearly 1500 petitions.
Hughes takes Powers to task on internet penalties
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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copyright
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parliament
Green MP Gareth Hughes questions Commerce Minister Simon Power over the human rights issues of the recently passed copyright amendment.
Internet disconnection penalties 'must go'
Fri, 6th Aug 2010
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uc
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ipod
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parliament
Cutting off accounts is like banning someone from using the postal system because they posted copied CDs, says InternetNZ.
ACTA secrecy slammed by EU parliament
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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parliament
EU parliament demands transparency in ACTA talks, voting 663 to 13 to end secrecy and reject Internet disconnection penalties for copyright enforcement.
Britain's copyright witch hunt
Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
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data privacy
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piracy
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parliament
Leaked information suggests UK's government may empower Secretary of State Peter Mandelson to enforce stringent copyright laws, sparking fears of overreach.