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  • New AU laws to target online porn, e-crime

    Senator Richard Alston, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, has flagged new laws to crack down on Internet harassment and the usage of the medium to advocate violence.

  • Online civil libertarians cautiously welcome AU law

    New Australian laws designed to crack down on Internet harassment and usage of the medium to advocate violence have been met with a cautious reaction from online civil libertarians.

  • Alston identifies successor's 'biggest challenge'

    The former federal Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Senator Richard Alston, has labeled the greatest challenge for his successor as securing the next round of funding for the multi-billion dollar Backing Australia's Ability program.

  • Does Internet legislation target protesters?

    COMMENTARY: The federal government's statement announcing plans to implement legislation that outlaws use of the Internet for "offensive and menacing purposes" contains some very disturbing elements.

  • Porn wars: episode II

    In which the government stops at nothing to manipulate public opinion against all evidence and the advice of experts... again.

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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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