In the final week of parliament for 2023 all manner of new laws were passed, reports tabled, and consultations launched. Digital ID, freedom of information, Centrelink, online gambling, and the demise of cheques.
Continue reading “Digital developments from Canberra 65”Weekly Wrap 705: A steak sandwich, a shouty podcast, and all the plans for December
During my week of Monday 27 November to Sunday 3 December 2023 I sorted out the rest of my year with a successful crowdfunding campaign, and plans settling into place for podcasts and video livestreams. The stress levels have been reduced somewhat.
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Mike Pezzullo was sacked, digital ID legislation was tabled, another Optus inquiry was launched, and all manner of reports were published. Parliament is tidying up the loose ends as Christmas looms.
Continue reading “Digital developments from Canberra 64”Weekly Wrap 704: Working gently in the background and encountering the Pigeon of Dignity
The highlight of my week of Monday 20 to Sunday 26 November 2023 was really stupid. I ended up in The Mediaâ„¢ again, this time because I’d posted on the socials about Microsoft’s Bing Search telling the world that Australia didn’t exist. So, so stupid.
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So many cybers this week! Cybersecurity. Cybersafety. More cybersafety! Cyber surveillance. Also, whistleblowers, corruption, and more on government AI.
Continue reading “Digital developments from Canberra 63”Weekly Wrap 703: This week’s magpies, last week’s flower, and a podcast about China
I had a great week this week, Monday 13 to Sunday 19 November 2023. Settling into regular podcast production again has felt good. The magpies have been plentiful and boisterous. And I generally got a lot done.
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