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Optus reveals routine software upgrade the cause of 14-hour network outage

Telco will establish a complaints team for small businesses after criticism of its compensation offer of 200GB of free data

The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2023

Calls for crackdown amid report gambling lobbyists ‘wined and dined’ minister Michelle Rowland

MP Monique Ryan wants tougher laws around lobbying of politicians, saying current guidelines are ‘toothless and ineffective’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2023

Labor to overhaul misinformation bill after objections over freedom of speech

‘Clarifications on religious freedom’ to be reconsidered, says communications minister Michelle Rowland, after strong pushback from Coalition

The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2023

Optus outage cuts mobile and internet access for millions of Australians

Exact reason for outage remains unknown as minister points to possible ‘deep fault’ within Optus network

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Optus outage: Millions affected as Australia's second largest telecommunications network goes down

Payment, transport and health systems were thrown into chaos, with 40 per cent of Australians unable to use phones or internet

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023

Optus service outage at a glance: what we know so far

Hospitals, homes, businesses and transport services hit by Australia-wide internet, mobile and landline network blackout; CEO says service is now back

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023

Rural phone coverage reform to be a 'long conversation'

Advances in mobile, wireless and satellite tech are likely to feature in coming discussions ahead of an overhaul of telecommunication services in the bush.

AAP · Oct 26, 2023

‘Digital inclusion’ and closing the gap: how First Nations leadership is key to getting remote communities online

There are more than 1,500 remote First Nations communities and homelands around Australia, and about 670 of them have no mobile phone coverage. In research with 495 people from ten remote communities, we found 45.9% were “highly excluded” from increasingly important digital services and tools.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023

NBN Co chief’s salary jumps to more than $3m despite government call for restraint

Stephen Rue is now paid five times more than prime minister Anthony Albanese’s salary of $587,000, annual report confirms

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

Why is Labor’s bill on combatting disinformation so controversial?

Coalition is ringing alarm bells about legislation, despite it containing many Morrison-era proposals. But they’re not alone in their concerns

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2023