Parliament stories
2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Crypto enters 2026 swinging as regulation, stablecoins, Bitcoin and DeFi trade blows in a defining bout for digital finance's future.
AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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supply chain
AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.
ComCom wants to know what you think of your phone and broadband service
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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uc
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commerce commission
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parliament
The Commerce Commission wants your feedback on telco services following new Telecommunications Act changes aimed at enhancing service quality.
Northern Irish Parliament victim of brute force cyberattack
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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parliament
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cybercrime
A number of computers were hacked and have now been disabled - and the Scottish and English parliaments have had the same attack in the last year.
Apple snubs Australian parliamentary probe
Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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martech
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apple
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adobe
The world's leading technology companies decline a public enquiry into IT prices Down Under as Australian MPs voice concerns.
Mojo Mathers campaign takes off online
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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facebook
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parliament
Online campaign surges in support of deaf MP Mojo Mathers, challenging Parliamentary accessibility norms with nearly 1500 petitions.
Hughes takes Powers to task on internet penalties
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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copyright
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parliament
Green MP Gareth Hughes questions Commerce Minister Simon Power over the human rights issues of the recently passed copyright amendment.
ACTA secrecy slammed by EU parliament
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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parliament
EU parliament demands transparency in ACTA talks, voting 663 to 13 to end secrecy and reject Internet disconnection penalties for copyright enforcement.
Britain's copyright witch hunt
Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
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data privacy
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piracy
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parliament
Leaked information suggests UK's government may empower Secretary of State Peter Mandelson to enforce stringent copyright laws, sparking fears of overreach.
Pricing global warming: why there's no escape
Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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supply chain
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parliament
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banking
The IT sector in New Zealand is poorly prepared for the challenges posed by climate change, raising questions about its ability to keep businesses competitive.