Word-whore. I write 'em. I talk 'em. Information, politics, media, and the cybers. I drink. I use bad words. All publication is a political act. All communication is propaganda. All art is pornography. All business is personal. All hail Eris! Vive les poissons rouges sauvages!
In my week of Monday 11 to Sunday 17 December 2023 I posted two podcasts and recorded a third, as well as solving some geekery problems for a client, and posting the usual Friday blog. A very productive week indeed.
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Australiia gets a data and digital government strategy, the online services industry codes come into force, Services Australia blows $52 million but gets a new boss, the treasurer drops the mini-budget, and more.
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My week of Monday 4 to Sunday 10 December 2023 was one of travel, with visits to Bathurst and Orange on New South Wales’ Central Tablelands. I’ll tell you more about that during the coming week. It was excellent. But for now I have all the news of forthcoming podcasts and livestreams.
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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.
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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.
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