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Teary PM reveals voice question, pleads for support

An emotional Anthony Albanese has revealed the wording of a referendum question to change the constitution and enable an Indigenous voice to parliament.

AAP · Mar 22, 2023

Glasgow drug boss teamed up with former Barras market trader on huge trafficking operation

Drug kingpin James Paterson, 34, and Ian Sweeney, 51, worked together on the massive operation. Sweeney was a former Barras Market street trader who later set up his own counter surveillance firm.

Glasgow Live · Mar 22, 2023

Flash Scots drug boss teamed up with ‘surveillance’ expert to carry out huge trafficking operation

James Paterson, 34, and Ian Sweeney, 51, are now behind bars after a lengthy trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023

Chinese Communist Party-linked group called out for 'systemic' failure to comply with foreign influence regulations

A Chinese Communist Party-linked group has become the first body to be forcibly listed under the federal government's Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme, five years after it was introduced.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023

Why one of the most popular Australian politicians on TikTok won't allow the app on his phone

Labor MP Julian Hill says he won't use TikTok on his government or personal phones due to cybersecurity concerns, as Home Affairs reviews the privacy risks of social media platforms.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023

There are 60,000 Chinese-made surveillance systems in Australia – how concerned should we be?

Australian government offices have begun removing more than 900 Chinese-made surveillance cameras, intercoms, electronic entry systems and video recorders. Last week, a government audit found the technology had been installed in more than 250 departments and agencies.

The Conversation · Feb 13, 2023

Australian intelligence agency advised departmental discretion on using Chinese equipment 14 months ago

Government’s new commitment to remove devices made by Hikvision and Dahua from buildings sweeps 2021 advice aside

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2023

Another Australian ministry to remove Chinese-made cameras

Foreign Minister Penny Wong announces removal of Chinese-made cameras a day after the defence minister’s announcement.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023

Who's watching you? Checks on security cameras after spying allegations

Checks on cameras after spyware claims

Newcastle Herald · Feb 9, 2023

Following the U.S., Australia says it will remove Chinese-made surveillance cameras

Australia will remove surveillance cameras made by Chinese Communist Party-linked companies from its buildings, the government said Thursday after the U.S. and Britain made similar moves.

WEKU · Feb 9, 2023