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Website blocking: the easy way to protect copyright, but does it work?
The government has introduced a new Bill that will enable the blocking of websites that are believed to contravene copyright. Will it work?
26 Mar '15 - Website blocking: the easy way to protect copyright, but does it work?
The government has introduced the Copyright Amend…
iiNet takeover the least of our competitive worries
Despite protestations from The Greens it seems highly unlikely that the ACCC will reject TPG’s $1.4 billion takeover of iiNet. It simply creates another sizeable player to challenge the dominance of Telstra. But there are more significant competition is
What price, the last mile?
This week the ACCC reached a draft decision on how much access seekers should pay Telstra for fixed line services on Telstra’s network. As usual, everyone is disappointed.
Racing to the data retention finish line
The data retention bill is about to be passed. The consequences include less competition, reduced press freedom and, many would argue, an invasion of your privacy.
The anti-piracy three strikes code
The telecommunications industry has released a draft code to help tackle online copyright infringement. Have telcos and copyright holders reached a happy compromise?
Thodey's Last Stand
David Thodey has announced he is stepping down from his role as CEO of Telstra, to be replaced by CFO Andrew Penn. So, what has he inherited?
Open-ended data retention legislation weeks away
The Prime Minister expects the revised data retention legislation to pass both houses of parliament in the middle of next month. Should we be concerned?
How will the Data Retention Bill work?
It was tabled in government late last year, now a parliamentary committee is set to report on their findings. So, are they any the wiser?
The Price of Competition
Last April NBNCo chief Bill Morrow floated the idea that a levy should be charged to infrastructure competitors to subsidise the cost of broadband delivery to regional Australia. Last month Malcolm Turnbull said he thought it was a good idea. Is he right?