News (4)

  • Online campaigning beats broadcast blackout

    Political parties are expected to use the Internet to blast home their final election messages, as the Web is immune to ACMA's pre-election propaganda ban.

  • Google launches local election coverage

    Google Australia have launched what they describe as a world-first foray into local elections, with detailed online coverage of the upcoming Australian federal election.

  • Google: We will never sell election information

    New information at Google's disposal from its Google Election platform has raised alarm bells amongst privacy rights groups.

  • New laws cover red-light content in red tape

    The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will be introducing changes to the regulation of restricted content available online and via mobile premium services next week, even after an overwhelming negative response from the media and industry.

Features and Case Studies (1)

  • Google: We live and die by trust

    Google denies the information it collects from users of its Google Election platform causes any tension between its commercial interests and its promise to protect users' privacy.

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