Search giant Google has welcomed government's planned review of Refused Classification category guidelines for internet content, but says the proposed mandatory internet filtering plan is still a bad idea.
Internet filter appeals mechanism unveiled
The Gillard Government is a step closer to introducing mandatory filtering of Refused Classification content from the internet with the release of a set of accountability and transparency measures that will apply to the policy.
Lundy paved path for NBN Gungahlin roll-out
The early roll-out of the national broadband network to the northern Canberra suburb of Gungahlin is a victory for community advocacy, and ACT Senator Kate Lundy can rightly claim a large chunk of the credit.
Greens warn Gillard over internet filter
The Greens have ratcheted up pressure on Prime Minister Julia Gillard to dump the controversial internet filtering policy ahead of the looming Federal election, saying it is one policy the ALP will regret taking into the poll.
Early NBN roll-out locations unveiled
With an election looming and its fate to be decided by the outcome, the NBN Company has unveiled 14 new mainland locations for early construction of fibre to the home networking infrastructure, and extension to five existing NBN sites.
Union cranks campaign over payroll 'debacle'
The Queensland Public Sector Union has started a public campaign to force the resignation of the Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Paul Lucas over the "payroll debacle" in his portfolio, and warned government the trouble-plagued platform remained a risk.
Nanotechnology centre opens in Melbourne
Victoria looks set to become Australia's nanotechnology centre of expertise, with the Federal Government opening a $63 million Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, as the core research lab within the Australian National Fabrication Facility.
Beattie joins chorus for R18+ games rating
Former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie has joined the chorus of calls for the creation of an R18+ classification for computer games, saying it is naïve to believe that having no adult rating protects kids from adult gaming content.
Conroy retains Comms portfolio in reshuffle
Stephen Conroy has retained the Communications portfolio in newly-installed Prime Minister Julia Gillard's first Cabinet.
NBN-Alcatel deal: Big news gets buried
If either the NBN Company or Alcatel-Lucent were looking to make a splash with the news that the French telecommunications equipment provider had won a contract worth $70 million for the initial supply of network electronics, they sure picked a bad day.
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