R18+ on the way

24 07 2011

All states and territories of Australia (except for NSW) have agreed to introduce a new adult R18+ category of classification for computer games. It is anticipated tha

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Keeping it clean: trade mark owners and .xxx domains

11 07 2011

In September 2011, the adult industry will get its own internet ‘red light district’ when the new .xxx top-level domains become available for registration. ICM Reg

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ICANN Approves New GTLDs

20 06 2011

The ICANN Board meeting in Singapore, today approved the expansion of top level domain names. The vote means that applicants may now seek to create their own domain na

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Cooper Mills Bulletin on ACMA Crackdown

01 06 2011

The Australian Communications and Media Authority today foreshadowed six telco / ISP action areas it intends to address. While the six areas are described as ‘proposals

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National Cyber Security Awareness Week Starts

30 05 2011

National Cyber Security Awareness Week starts today and runs to 3 June. It is an initiative of the Australian Government, with a number of government agencies and busines

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'Max Cap' lands Optus in Hot Water

19 05 2011

The ACCC has fined Singtel Optus Pty Ltd $178,000 for misleading conduct arising out of its 'Max Cap' marketing campaign. The ACCC's view is that the Optus' Max Cap ad

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ICA files letter of comment on URS

16 05 2011

The Internet Commerce Association (ICA), the peak body representing domain name investors and developers, has filed its letter of comment to ICANN concerning the revised

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Microsoft to Buy Skype for $8.5 Billion

12 05 2011

In one of the largest acquisitions in recent history Microsoft is set to acquire Skype for $8.5 billion. Microsoft hopes to use the acquisition to bolster its real tim

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Privacy Week Survey

04 05 2011

As part of Privacy Week, the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities have released an animation and e-survey to learn more about privacy and social networking. The emergence

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auDA Calls for Public Comment

03 05 2011

auDA, the Australian Domain Name Regulator has today released the draft recommendations of the 2010 Names Policy Panel for public comment. The 2010 Names Policy Panel

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