It would be easy for me to start this off by going down the corruption angle and write 1000 words on how politicians are all corrupt. That’s a cheap shot, and, while no doubt true, doesn’t really address the nuances of technological debate. For me, the clearest indication a politician is struggling with technology policy…
I asked my partner to write her thought’s on the ACS’s International Women’s Day event, here’s her thoughts. I first heard the name Australian Computer Society whilst flipping through the brochure on the degree I was considering after High School, way back in 2000. It was an unassuming name at the bottom of the leaflet…
Call me a conspiracy theorist, but the announcement of two policies from the Liberal party hint toward a plan aimed at helping Murdoch maintain Foxtel’s dominance over Australian pay TV (and soon-to-be internet) market. First up we have George “Freedom©” Brandis talking of “copyright infringement”, not piracy, being the target of a new “three strikes”…
Over the past few months since the Liberal party assumed office, the language around their NBN policies has evolved from promising the world to reframing the debate. From rolled gold promises of 25Mbps minimum, to 25Mbps ‘capable’ services. From a majority FTTN, to a “Multi Technology Mix” (aka, the Dog’s Breakfast approach). Within these changes…