New Trump-inspired political party launched by Australian billionaire
The Australian mining magnate shared the news just months out from the country’s federal election
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Top Tech Conferences & Events to Add to Your Calendar in 2025
A great way to stay current with the latest tech trends and innovations is to attend conferences. Read and bookmark TechRepublic’s events guide.
Australians Hit With One Cyber Attack Every Second in 2024
Australia saw a record surge in cyber attacks in 2024, with data breaches escalating. Experts warn of rising risks as hackers may exploit AI-driven tactics.
Australia Donates 49 M1A1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine in Support of Defense Against Russia
Australia Donates 49 M1A1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine in Support of Defense Against RussiaAustralia has committed to donating 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a significant military aid package aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defense against the…
Australia Threatens to Force Companies to Break Encryption
In 2018, Australia passed the Assistance and Access Act, which—among other things—gave the government the power to force companies to break their own encryption.
The Assistance and Access Act includes key components that outline investigatory powers between government and industry. These components include:
- Technical Assistance Requests (TARs): TARs are voluntary requests for assistance accessing encrypted data from law enforcement to teleco and technology companies. Companies are not legally obligated to comply with a TAR but law enforcement sends requests to solicit cooperation.
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LockBit Ransomware Gang’s Website Shut Down by FBI and International Law Enforcement
The enforcement action is a major blow against the ransomware-as-a-service provider, which has been connected to 2,000 victims globally.
Olympic Equestrian Shane Rose Rode a Horse in a Mankini. Australia Loves Him.
Shane Rose was briefly barred from competition after he wore a G-string bikini costume. The stunt won wide public support.
Architect Embraces Indigenous Worldview in Australian Designs
Jefa Greenaway is a leading proponent of “Country-centered design,” which calls for collaboration with Indigenous communities and puts sustainability concerns at a project’s core.
Australia’s Defence Strategic Review and the Growing Importance of Extended Deterrence
In 2023, the Albanese Government released the public version of the independent Defence Strategic Review (DSR) along with the government’s response to the review. The DSR called for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to have the capacity to defend Australia and its immediate region and to “deter through denial any adversary’s attempt to project power […]
Australia’s Defence Strategic Review and the Growing Importance of Extended Deterrence was originally published on Global Security Review.
The big risks of 2024: Taiwan elections, Philippine shoals, AUKUS dough
Keep your eyes on the Second Scarborough Shoal and other atolls in the South China Sea, where China has pressed an increasingly aggressive and dangerous campaign.