The upcoming election could prove a fatal blow to the government's Access Card plans, with privacy advocates encouraging a voter rebellion on the issue and Labor promising to drop the project if elected to government.
Internet access and infrastructure have rarely been -- how shall I put it? -- the sexiest of subjects. Yet in this election, it seems politicians are finally realising the power of technology both as a vote winner and a means of communicating with the increasingly tech-savvy electorate. Oh dear ...
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.
For the first time, the opening rounds of the upcoming Australian Federal election are being fought online as well as traditional media forums, as the country's major political parties use their respective Web sites to spruik policies and attack each other's ability to govern the nation.
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Well, here we are. After years of bluster, measured progress and loads of annoyance, Australia's broadband users head to the polls on Saturday with a score to settle.
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An analysis by representatives of Australia's two largest IT industry groups shows that neither political party in the federal election has come up with a comprehensive policy around technology.
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The Australian Computer Society's president-elect has foreshadowed a revamp of the organisation to boost its relevance following indications mid-year the organisation was losing support from some of its members.
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