Archived News for IT Professionals - August, 2017
The ACCC has launched court action against ticket re-selling site Viagogo for alleged breaches of consumer law.
CBA preps for APRA probe
Commonwealth Bank is preparing its defence for APRA’s inquiry into the bank’s culture and reporting frameworks.
Probe launched on IT fraud
A fraud probe is reportedly investigating over 50 sub-contractors hired by the federal government.
ACCC wants better explanations
The ACCC has told ISPs to advertise the slowest internet speeds consumers will face on their NBN plans.
ATO voices biometric success
The Tax Office is celebrating the considerable uptake of its voice biotmetrics.
QLD to review AI chops
The Queensland Government wants to make the state an artificial intelligence hub.
Shark drones loom on local beaches
Shark-spotting drones will soon start patrolling Australian beaches.
Victoria launches cyber strategy
Victoria has become the first state to release a dedicated cyber security strategy.
Big bank case brewing
Lawyers are launching Australia's largest shareholder class action against the Commonwealth Bank.
CBS swoops on Ten deal
The ACCC will not oppose a proposed bid for the Ten Network by current shareholders Bruce Gordon and Lachlan Murdoch.
5G risks run skin deep
Concerns have been raised about the potential health effects of new 5G mobile phone technology.
More pirate sites sunk
Australia’s major telcos have been ordered to block another batch of websites linked to piracy of TV shows and movies.
Pine Gap papers show drone role
Leaked documents have revealed the role that Australia’s secretive Pine Gap base plays on US battlefields.
Plane deal too complex to land
Airservices Australia has been accused of a conflict of interest over a billion-dollar traffic management contract.
NBN influences Telstra's numbers
Telstra has slashed its dividend outlook and reported a 33 per cent dive in full-year profit.
Free wi-fi to lure tourists
A group of outback Queensland councils have launched a giant free wi-fi network for travellers.