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Two great Australian educational films win international awards

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:17:40 +1000

The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today congratulated the makers of Tagged and Quiet Signs of Love for winning first prize at two international film festivals.

Cybersmart film recognised in New York Film Awards

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:38:14 +1000

The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, and Chair of the Joint Select Committee for Cybersafety, Senator Catryna Bilyk, today welcomed the news that Tagged has won a silver medal at the New York Festival’s International Film and Television Awards.

The 2012 Cyber Defence University Challenge

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:18:56 +1100

The Gillard Government, in partnership with Telstra and Australian universities, has announced Australia's first national cyber security competition, the 2012 Cyber Defence University Challenge.

Discussion paper released for Interactive Gambling Act review

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:25:18 +1000

The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today released a discussion paper for the review of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, and called for the public to contribute to the review process.

Cyber white paper

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:14:37 +1000

The Gillard Government today announced it will develop Australia�s first Cyber White Paper to provide a comprehensive blueprint to help Australians connect to the internet with confidence.

National E-security Awareness Week

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:03:54 +1100

National E-security Awareness Week 2009 will be held from 5 to 12 June 2009. The annual event aims to help Australians understand e-security risks and educate home and small business users about the simple steps they can take to protect themselves, their families and their businesses online.