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Government-backed NBN monopoly flexes its muscles

The monopoly NBN Co enjoys adversely affects the wider public, writes Paul Budde.   
NBN battle between the ACCC and the Government

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher has issued a Statement of Expectation to the ACCC over their ...  
How technology can help Australia's agricultural sector thrive

The rise of "smart farming" is heavily dependent on the accessibility of technology and the inter ...  
The existential dangers of social media

There has been an enormous amount of discussion on the damage that social media is causing on a ...  
Aged care residents neglected once again

Has the Government learned anything about the need to adequately fund and oversee aged care?   
The ACCC versus tech giants: Why the ACCC won't win

The Australian Government’s attempt to strong-arm Google and Facebook with its ACCC Media ...  
Telcos are key to smart city success

Cities must collaborate with telcos in the development of 5G if they want to maximise 'smart' ...  
Mainstream media chastises China, ignoring U.S. crimes

Journalism can never be totally objective.  
Federal Government fast-tracks grants to Foxtel

According to an ABC report, government funds were fast-tracked to Foxtel during the coronavirus ...  
'Twiggy' refuses to rule out destruction of Aboriginal sacred sites

There are mining companies and then there are mining companies.  
Thousands of registered migration agents to lose accreditation with new legislation

New legislation affecting the roles of migration agents is a step backwards for industry profes ...  
'Press release journalism' favours Morrison and the Liberal Party

Of late, it has become increasingly frustrating to follow the news.  
Data trusts could secure our right to privacy

Data trusts could help to restore the balance between privacy and effective governance, writes ...  
MUNGO MACCALLUM: Australia suffering full-scale depression

Last week’s numbers brought us the bad news we were expecting: Australia has fallen into the ...  
Words are hollow: Australia can revive projects and manufacturing

Australia must grasp the opportunities of manufacturing, writes Nanette Radeck.  
Morrison and Murdoch take on Google and Facebook

It’s a tough world out there and it ain’t getting any easier.  
China policy: Our trading relationship is being ruined by the Right wing

Is the Australian Government serious about restoring the relationship with China? There are ...  
Recession: With recovery comes hidden risk

One of the less obvious dangers of Australia's recession is the role of vested interests in its ...  

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