Watchdogs have never checked telcos' email interception plans

 "Australia's top intelligence and security watchdogs have never asked to look at the plans that telephone and internet providers must have in place for intercepting Australians' phone calls and emails at the direction of security and law enforcement agencies."



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Federal agencies miss mandatory infosec deadline: ANAO | Government NewsGovernment News

At least seven major federal agencies and departments will miss a mandatory security compliance deadline to bolster defences against cyber attacks that is due come into effect on 1st July 2014, according to a new report from the Australian National Audit Office."



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British watchdog on terrorism urges caution on Australia's security plan

"Britain's watchdog on terrorism laws has urged the Abbott government to reconsider its controversial plan to abolish Australia's own independent monitor on national security legislation."



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Jihadist fears spark new spook powers • The Register

"Australia's federal government is reportedly about to use Australians travelling to fight with jihadists in Syria as the basis for giving new local powers to ASIO."



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