government
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What’s Next for the NBN? Labor And The Coalition’s Plans Compared
Let’s take a look at the current state of the NBN, and what the major political parties have announced in the lead up to the 2022 Federal Election.
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Online Privacy Code Would Require Social Media (And Gaming) Sites To Get Parental Consent For Minors
Under a new Online Privacy code announced on Monday, Australians under the age of 16 could be required to have their parent or guardian sign off on their use of social media platforms – including Reddit and even Zoom. The proposed law seeks to protect kids from social media companies and any platform that allows…
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Government Senator Calls For Federal Tax Breaks For Local Game Developers
Here’s something not on anyone’s 2020 bingo card: A senator from the Federal Government calling for a 30 per cent tax offset for Australian video game development.
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Government Is Asking ‘Streaming And Gaming Platforms’ To Limit Bitrate
With ISPs and streaming services beset with a higher load thanks to millions of Australians either unemployed, in self-isolation or working from home, services are under a lot of stress right now. So the Communications Minister reportedly has a great idea: send less data.