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IN THE NEWS: ACCANect 2019 Early Bird sale ends Friday, participants wanted for AccessHub focus group, and more.
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There are only four weeks to go until ACCANect 2019 brings together Australia’s telco industry, regulators and researchers under one roof. Haven’t secured your ticket yet – there’s still time! Register now at http://accan.org.au/accanevents. [ACCAN]
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Are you Deaf or Deafblind? Or do you have a hearing or speech impairment? ACCAN needs your help to understand how you use the new Accesshub website. Participants will receive a $100 gift card to thank them for participating in the project. Find out more and register your interest today. [ACCAN]
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James Cook University report finds farming families and communities in Queensland’s remote north are being left behind by the digital economy, putting them at significant social and economic disadvantage. [The Conversation]
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More and smaller telcos are accessing NBN Co's wholesale services, reducing Telstra's market share, a report from the ACCC reveals. [CRN]
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Businesses are demanding improvements to phone and internet systems in Australia's north after a 20-hour outage shut down retail systems, delayed flights, and slowed police responses to home burglaries. [ABC News]
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As Australian law enforcement and security agencies pressure telcos into helping them intercept encrypted communications, industry players are concerned regarding the breadth of the Assistance and Access Bill's far-reaching powers. [The Australian]
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Cyber security experts say policy reforms are needed to stem the rising tide of scammers fleecing consumers and businesses, amid projections Australians will lose more than half-a-billion dollars to fraudsters in 2019. [SmartCompany]
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Instagram is adding an option for users to report posts they think are false, the company announced on Thursday, as the Facebook-owned photo-sharing site tries to stem misinformation and other abuses on its platform. [Computerworld]
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The government is seeking feedback on its plans to improve regional digital connectivity to fill the gaps left by the rollout of the National Broadband Network. [Information Age]
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Optus has switched on a new tower in the Townsville suburb of Black River in North Queensland, the 50th tower to go live in the region as part of the black spot alleviation program. [iTWire]
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