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  • Australia third in Internet usage

    Australia ranks third in the world in terms of Internet and telephony use, according to a report released by the National Office for the Information Economy.

  • Privacy special report: All eyes on you

    As Australia prepares for new privacy laws, ZDNet Australia has amassed a comprehensive collection of articles, analysis and opinion dealing with the emotive subject of online privacy. Make sure you know your rights and responsibilities for December 21.

  • The Australian ISP low down

    With over a third of Australian homes connected to the Internet, and millions more accessing the Web via work connections, the relative performance of different ISPs is now a regular topic of conversation even in non-techie circles. ZDNet Australia reports on the state of play in the local ISP industry and evaluates the major players' offerings.

  • Aust Govt agencies fail privacy test

    The Australian Government has failed to meet "basic" online privacy requirements, according to an investigation that suggests its own agencies are hindering the push to increase Australian Internet usage.

  • Australian Internet use reaches 5 million mark

    37% of the Australian population, or nearly 5 million adults have accessed the Internet as of February this year according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Although Australian Internet usage continues to rise the quality of the Internet experience for many users is still a major problem with over a quarter of all users reporting significant technical problems.

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  • Privacy special report: All eyes on you

    As Australia prepares for new privacy laws, ZDNet Australia has amassed a comprehensive collection of articles, analysis and opinion dealing with the emotive subject of online privacy. Make sure you know your rights and responsibilities for December 21.

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