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National Broadband Network in Freedom Of Information Controversy
Opposition parties are to challenge a government plan to exempt the National Broadband Network from freedom of information laws. The government says the exemption is needed to keep the network’s managing body from being “at a competitive disadvantage.”
Posted in Technology news
Tagged National Broadband Network, NBN, NBN Co, NBN freedom of information
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Government: no clear skies for cloud computing
The Department of Finance Regulation says Australia’s public agencies should use cloud-based services, though it throws in as many large “buts” as a Kardashian family reunion.
Posted in Internet, Open source
Tagged Cloud-Computing, department of finance, government cloud, government computers
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Major newspaper calls out Apple over iTunes Australia price gouging
Its not often that strait-laced mainstream newspapers as good as endorse breaching legal conditions. But that’s what one Australian publication has done in regards to iTunes.
Posted in Apple, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Apple, iTunes, iTunes Giftcard, Price Gouging
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Public servant internet misuse rises steeply
The good news is that federal officials are making greater use of communications technology at work. The bad news is that the use is not what you’d call productive.
Posted in Special features
Tagged ATO, Australian tax office, email abuse, federal government, internet misuse
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Telstra split and National Broadband Network bring government headaches
The government has sent the issue of the proposed National Broadband Network to a lower house committee inquiry. But senators claim they are being elbowed out of the process, as well as being hit with undemocratic confidentiality agreements.
Posted in Internet
Tagged Coalition, Government, Greens, National Broadband Network, NBN inquiry, senate, telstra
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Online social networking boosts real life socializing
A quarter of Australians questioned say social networking sites have increased the number of social gatherings they attend. And one in five say such sites have led to an ongoing relationship.
Skimmed option off the menu at McDonalds
Customers at both McDonalds and 7-Eleven will soon be able to pay by card without the need for swiping by staff. It’s designed to save time and quell security fears.
Is one-PC-per-pupil already outdated?
A wireless network company says private schools may struggle to cope with demand for bandwidth among students. It’s apparently the result of students having tablet devices such as tablets as well as school-provided PCs.
Turnbull offers NBN alternative
Opposition MP Malcolm Turnbull is to launch a legislative bid to create an alternative system to the government’s proposed National Broadband Network. And it looks possible he could secure enough independent votes to prevail in Parliament.
Posted in Technology news
Tagged Malcolm Turnbull, National Broadband Network, NBN, telstra
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