“An absolute shocker”: AA Bill debated, but there’s still no amendments in sight
Australia’s ever-controversial encryption legislation has been debated in the Senate this week, but we’re seemingly still no closer to any resolution on the AA Bill.
The pot and the kettle: Even Facebook thinks Peter Dutton’s encryption policy is a privacy violation
You know things are dire when Facebook — the social media giant renowned for data breaches — is outraged by Peter Dutton's attitude to privacy.
“Campaign fatigue”: Latest AA Bill submissions deadline extended after just 15 responses received
There's a review underway into the controversial so-called AA Bill, but with only 15 submissions so far, are startups all campaigned out?
“There needs to be balance”: No need for lengthy consultation with tech sector, says industry minister Karen Andrews
Minister of Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has pledged her support for the startup sector in the next government.
The government has abandoned Australian startups and left innovation for dead
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when the coalition government abandoned Australian startups, but this isn't the first time, and it won't be the last.
Labor will push to change “terrible” AA Bill, whether elected or not, Ed Husic says
The Labor party will fight to make changes to the controversial AA Bill, regardless of whether it gets into power in this year’s federal election.
Seven ways the government can make Australians safer — without compromising online privacy
While the government focuses on the hunt for terrorists, it neglects the thousands of Australians who fall victim each year to international cyber crime.
“Another massive kick in the guts”: Ongoing R&D debate causes more uncertainty for startups and for Australia’s economic future
Proposed amendments to the R&D tax incentive scheme have been kicked into the long grass, throwing even more uncertainty into the turbulent tech space.
StartupAus takes a stand against controversial AA Bill, with backing from tech leaders including Atlassian and Canva
StartupAus is calling for significant changes to the much-decried AA Bill, drafting a submission with backing from Atlassian, Canva and AirTree.
“It will essentially put them out of business”: Aussie AA Bill a threat to local startups
The government has passed the controversial AA Bill, on the final sitting day of the year, and without amendments originally proposed by the Labor party.
