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  • EXCLUSIVE: Alston hits back - Part 2

    In the second instalment of this two part series, Federal IT Minister Senator Richard Alston talks exclusively to ZDNet Australia about Internet censorship, tackling spam and his future in the IT portfolio.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Telstra cops thousands of complaints a day - Alston

    Telstra receives around 2,200 service-related complaints from its customers each day, the Federal Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Senator Richard Alston has admitted.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Alston hits back

    In the first instalment of this two part series, Federal IT Minister Senator Richard Alston talks exclusively to ZDNet Australia about broadband pricing, Telstra's service levels and Australia’s cyber-terrorism initiatives.

  • What next for the Internet?

    Despite showing occasional signs of strain, the Internet has become an integral part of all kinds of business and consumer technologies. How will it change in the years ahead to meet with new demands? We identify some key areas to watch out for.

  • Censorship bill finally enacted

    After many months of controversy, the Broadcasting (Online Services) Amendment Act has finally passed through parliament and onto the Australian statute books. Despite the furore, the man behind the bill, Information Technology Minister, Senator Richard Alston, is sticking to his guns, maintaining that it won't have a negative effect on the industry.

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  • What next for the Internet?

    Despite showing occasional signs of strain, the Internet has become an integral part of all kinds of business and consumer technologies. How will it change in the years ahead to meet with new demands? We identify some key areas to watch out for.

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  • What next for the Internet?

    Despite showing occasional signs of strain, the Internet has become an integral part of all kinds of business and consumer technologies. How will it change in the years ahead to meet with new demands? We identify some key areas to watch out for.

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