A fake assault on'fake news':government's intervention is as chilling as it is insulting
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A fake assault on'fake news':government's intervention is as chilling as it is insulting

The Morrison government's proposed reforms for digital platforms have no place in a liberal democracy. They would limit the free and open exchange of ideas.

  • byGideon Rozner

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World watches as Morrison government takes on digital giants
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World watches as Morrison government takes on digital giants

The Morrison government has recommended a world-first mix of regulation and self-regulation.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
'Not messing around':Government unveils'world-leading'regulation of tech giants
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'Not messing around':Government unveils'world-leading'regulation of tech giants

Facebook and Google face a legal crackdown on privacy,market power and their dealings with traditional media outlets.

  • byFergus Hunter andJennifer Duke
What Australia can learn from Trump and Macron's spectacular squabble
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What Australia can learn from Trump and Macron's spectacular squabble

Trump's hit on luxury French goods vindicates Australia's cautious approach to the digital tax once championed by Scott Morrison.

  • byBevan Shields
Consumer watchdog takes legal action against Google for'misleading'conduct

Consumer watchdog takes legal action against Google for'misleading'conduct

The ACCC has taken Google to court,accusing the tech giant of"misleading"customers about its use of personal data.

  • byFergus Hunter
Comms Minister Paul Fletcher calls on streaming services to'step up'and produce more Australian shows

Comms Minister Paul Fletcher calls on streaming services to'step up'and produce more Australian shows

Paul Fletcher said while quotas for Australian content shown on free-to-air television networks exist,there's no obligation for streaming services to follow.

  • byLaura Chung
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ACCC gears up for court battle with Google and Facebook

ACCC gears up for court battle with Google and Facebook

ACCC head Rod Sims says five separate investigations into Google,Facebook are"very well advanced".

  • byMichael Fowler
'Particularly egregious':HealthEngine in court over doctored GP reviews

'Particularly egregious':HealthEngine in court over doctored GP reviews

Australia's biggest online GP booking service is facing court after it was caught allegedly doctoring reviews and selling off patient data.

  • byJenny Noyes
After 23 years,a day of reckoning has arrived for Big Tech

After 23 years,a day of reckoning has arrived for Big Tech

Governments must act if they are to defend democracy.

  • byPeter Hartcher
ACCC report lays groundwork for legal battle with Facebook and Google

ACCC report lays groundwork for legal battle with Facebook and Google

The competition watchdog's digital platform report signals an intention to commence legal proceedings against Facebook and Google.

  • byCara Waters
Digital giants are powerful companies and must be more accountable

Digital giants are powerful companies and must be more accountable

These companies are among the most powerful and valuable in the world and they need to be held to account and their activities made more transparent.

  • byJosh Frydenberg