Daily Archives: 9 December, 2014

Data retention vital to defend against cyber-criminals

LEICHHARDT MP Warren Entsch is seeking to reassure Far Northerners that proposed data retention laws do not pose an increased threat to privacy, ahead of a protest in Cairns tomorrow. “Data retention is a vital measure to help us, as a country, stop online criminals,” Mr Entsch said today.  “We need to put processes in…

Government invests $31 million in Reef research

THE Australian Government is investing more than $31 million over six years for research into tropical water quality through the National Environmental Science Programme. The research will assist in the management of coastal and marine water quality in Australia’s tropical regions, including the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. “This boost to science funding will…