Australian authorities propose broad expansion of government surveillance powers.

Australian authorities propose broad expansion of government surveillance powers.:

"The list of countries seeking new Internet surveillance powers continues to grow. On Monday, Australian authorities revealed that they want a new “interception regime” enabling them to wiretap the Web—similar to plans outlined in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom."

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Secret agency steps into the light

Secret agency steps into the light:

"THE head of Australia's overseas spy service, ASIS, will deliver the first public speech in the organisation's history next week, in order to commemorate the organisation's 60th anniversary."

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Spy bid to keep our net data

Spy bid to keep our net data:

"The telephone and internet data of every Australian will be retained for up to two years and intelligence agencies would be given increased access to social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, under a suite of new proposals from Australia's intelligence community."

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