Australia to deregulate gene-editing techniques Australia to deregulate gene-editing techniques The government will deregulate many new controversial CRISPR gene-editing methods and products, in a move experts say...Read More
Campaign launched against ‘anti-vaxx bubbles’ Campaign launched against ‘anti-vaxx bubbles’ A new $1 million influence campaign will be launched to combat the rise of โanti-vaccination sentimentโ online...Read More
South Australia to lift ban on GM crops South Australia to lift ban on GM crops The South Australian government is seeking to lift the stateโs long-standing ban on genetically modified (GM) crops...Read More
Telcos given powers to block websites Telcos given powers to block websites The Australian government has passed new laws allowing internet services providers to block domains that promote "harmful...Read More
Facial recognition activated without notification Facial recognition activated without notification New revelations have revealed Melbourne authorities are using CCTV cameras with facial recognition capabilities across the CBD,...Read More
5G set to bring unparalleled surveillance 5G set to bring unparalleled surveillance A researcher has warned that new 5G capabilities will enhance the sophisticated apparatus of surveillance technologies used...Read More
Neuralink to trial microchips for human brains Neuralink to trial microchips for human brains Neuralink, the ambitious tech company behind research to link the human brain and computer together, is looking...Read More
Facial recognition legislation under review Facial recognition legislation under review The government is pushing ahead with plans for a national facial recognition database.Read More
Land ownership papers to be made “redundant” Land ownership papers to be made “redundant” New announcements have revealed upcoming changes to land ownership documents, with laws set to remove the option...Read More
More 5G tower victories across Australia More 5G tower victories across Australia Telco giants have been met with further roadblocks in the race towards 5G, with more regions successfully...Read More
Plans to limit cash transactions over $10,000 Plans to limit cash transactions over $10,000 The Australian government has released draft legislation to implement an economy-wide cash payment limit of $10,000 from...Read More