Why ASIO won't get online with Huawei

Why ASIO won't get online with Huawei:

"It seems a simple question. What is in the private sector in China and what is in the state sector? In fact, it is one of the trickiest and most pressing policy matters facing governments and companies around the world."

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Reform on FOI bogs down

Reform on FOI bogs down:

"FEDERAL freedom of information reforms have stalled, with government spending on high-performance shredding machines easily outstripping funding for public servants to handle requests for information."

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lukwangule entertainment: Top 10 Intelligence Agencies in World

lukwangule entertainment: Top 10 Intelligence Agencies in World:

"The Australian Secret Intelligence Service is aimed at “Protect and promote Australia's vital interests through the provision of unique foreign intelligence services as directed by Government.”"

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Huawei banned from NBN tenders on ASIO advice | News | Business Spectator

Huawei banned from NBN tenders on ASIO advice | News | Business Spectator:

"NBN Co had internally endorsed Chinese equipment maker Huawei Technologies as a supplier to the $36bn national broadband network, but the federal government blocked it on advice from the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), according to the Australian Financial Review."

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Ex-ASIO director helped Raiders

Ex-ASIO director helped Raiders:

"A former head of ASIO helped the Canberra Raiders secure a $1.7 million sponsorship deal with a Chinese telco the intelligence agency believes could pose a cyber security risk to Australia."

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Bid to store fuel at ASIO site

Bid to store fuel at ASIO site:

"ASIO is seeking approval to store more than half a million litres of fuel at its new $589 million headquarters in Canberra a street away from family homes."

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Israeli Terrorism Monitor: Who is ASIO Serving? By Asem Judeh

Israeli Terrorism Monitor: Who is ASIO Serving? By Asem Judeh:

"While I was researching for this Digest I came across the following shocking links. I am not surprised by these shocking stories. Similar stories already well-documented in my many public submissions. I am shocked because ASIO’s Annual Report 2010-2011 did not mention a word about these emerging extremist groups. ASIO’s intelligence radar only switched on Muslims and Islam."

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Australia: Forrest attacks trade intervention | The National Business Review

Australia: Forrest attacks trade intervention | The National Business Review:

"AUSTRALIA: Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has used a platform at the annual Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan, China, to wade into the debate over government policy interventions."

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Who's snooping who? - Twisted Wire - Blogs - ZDNet Australia

Who's snooping who? - Twisted Wire - Blogs - ZDNet Australia:

"The attorney-general doesn't want Chinese authorities, through Huawei, snooping on our internet activity. Meanwhile, in the UK, Prime Minister David Cameron has declared that no one should be tracking what's happening online, except for the government."

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Not-so-tender tale of Govt hatred and paranoia - The Drum (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Not-so-tender tale of Govt hatred and paranoia - The Drum (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):

"A democratic society is something of a collective-outsourcing system. We outsource decisions on national matters to elected representatives because it's the easiest way to get it done; also, it means that someone else has to give speeches on Harmony Day and eat those horrible rubber-chicken lunches, for either of which very few of us would have the stomach, truth be told."

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ASIO appeal questioned

ASIO appeal questioned:

"OPPOSITION immigration spokesman Scott Morrison has dismissed as ''absurd'' a parliamentary committee's recommendation that asylum seekers be allowed to appeal against ASIO assessments that they are a security threat."

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NBN in review: one marathon run, another begins – Features – ABC Technology and Games (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

NBN in review: one marathon run, another begins – Features – ABC Technology and Games (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):

"March was full of drama as NBN Co finally dragged itself past the finish line of its first marathon - the battle to get legislative and contractual approval for its rollout - then stood up and prepared to run even faster towards its goal of passing 3.5m homes by 2015. Throw in strong support from a number of new retail service providers, the release of new pricing, a bit of espionage and the usual recriminations between the NBN haves and have-nots, and it was yet another action-packed month"

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Australian government boosts police and parole powers

Australian government boosts police and parole powers:

"Without any public discussion or media coverage, the Australian government has pushed through legislation that enhances a range of police and parole powers, strengthening the apparatus established in the “war on terrorism” since 2001. Backed by the Greens, as well as the Liberal National Coalition opposition, the Gillard Labor government secured the passage of several measures that go beyond those imposed by the previous Howard government."

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Nicola Roxon: Standing up for her gender - Local News - News - General - Maribyrnong Weekly

Nicola Roxon: Standing up for her gender - Local News - News - General - Maribyrnong Weekly:

"JAPANESE whalers, tobacco companies and outlaw motorcycle gangs are all in the sights of the first woman to become Australia's top lawmaker."

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Govt tries new approach on FTA with China - The West Australian

Govt tries new approach on FTA with China - The West Australian:

"The federal government is trying to breathe new life into long-stalled free trade talks with China."

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Huawei responds to NBN dumping - Inside Business - ABC

Huawei responds to NBN dumping - Inside Business - ABC:

" In the past two decades, the Chinese company Huawei has gone from nowhere to be the second largest supplier of network gear in the world and it's soon expected to be number one with revenues of more than $30 billion."

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Chinese telco's risk tracked

Chinese telco's risk tracked:

"CYBER security officials in the Federal Attorney-General's department were investigating ''issues'' with Chinese telco Huawei as far back as 2008 and a Telstra official allegedly told United States officials the same year that the company was a ''security risk''."

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I spy another intelligence whitewash

I spy another intelligence whitewash:

"If the public version of the Black-Cornall review of the intelligence community is any guide, the Commonwealth has learned nothing"

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I spy another intelligence whitewash

I spy another intelligence whitewash:

"If the public version of the Black-Cornall review of the intelligence community is any guide, the Commonwealth has learned nothing"

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Huawei is the real deal for Raiders

Huawei is the real deal for Raiders:

"The Canberra Raiders yesterday signed a two-year sponsorship deal with Chinese technology giant Huawei worth $1.7 million. But it has triggered some reaction, given the Federal Government refuses to deal with Huawei on its National Broadband Network based on ASIO warnings. The Canberra Times' sports editor Chris Wilson spoke to Raiders chief executive Don Furner about whether the deal was a coup or controversy."

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