Election 2010 - the ICT vote Election 2010 - the ICT vote

Julia Gillard’s Australian Labor Party gave us the National Broadband Network and the controversial internet filter, now on hold until after the polls close on August 21.

Tony Abbott says his Coalition will wind back the NBN but as the party that first raised the notion of online censorship it’s likely that measure will receive bipartisan support no matter who sits in the Lodge next month.

To help you decide how to cast your ballot we compile the latest news and views from the IT industry on topics such as the NBN, net filter, telecommunications regulation, IT and tax incentives to help individuals and small businesses stay on their feet.

NBN Co, Conroy back in business

NBN Co, Conroy back in business

Gillard, Coalition, Greens have their say.
Liz Tay , Ry Crozier Sep 8 2010, 1:39PM Collaboration
Industry 'relieved' over NBN

Industry 'relieved' over NBN

Gillard welcomed but changes needed.
Liz Tay , Ry Crozier Sep 8 2010, 9:06AM Collaboration
Katter swings to Coalition

Katter swings to Coalition

Announcement catches Australia off-guard.
Ry Crozier Sep 7 2010, 2:20PM Strategy
ALP wins Wilkie's support for poker machine tech

ALP wins Wilkie's support for poker machine tech

Smartcards to curb problem gambling.
Liz Tay Sep 3 2010, 8:22AM Strategy
Windsor challenges Gillard on NBN price tag

Windsor challenges Gillard on NBN price tag

Independents want NBN costs broken down into bite-sized pieces.
Matthew Sadler Aug 26 2010, 9:53AM Finance
Election result could favour rural broadband

Election result could favour rural broadband

Independents are NBN believers.
Brett Winterford Aug 23 2010, 8:40AM Collaboration
How to choose Australia's next broadband network

How to choose Australia's next broadband network

Broadband policies of the major parties compared.
Brett Winterford Aug 13 2010, 10:08AM Finance
Coalition announces $100.5m cyber-safety plan

Coalition announces $100.5m cyber-safety plan

Cyber-safety policy announced.
Liz Tay Aug 12 2010, 8:48AM Security
Resellers question broadband price, Abbott's vision

Resellers question broadband price, Abbott's vision

Is the Coalition's broadband policy a mish-mash or well-priced?
Negar Salek Aug 11 2010, 2:38PM Collaboration
Abbott "not a tech head" on broadband

Abbott "not a tech head" on broadband

Leaves the technical stuff to his Comms Minister.
Ry Crozier Aug 11 2010, 8:37AM Collaboration
Conroy to keep pushing mandatory ISP filters

Conroy to keep pushing mandatory ISP filters

Even without Senate numbers.
Ry Crozier Aug 10 2010, 2:22PM Collaboration
Coalition unveils $6b broadband policy

Coalition unveils $6b broadband policy

Coalition to sell off NBN assets.
Ry Crozier Aug 10 2010, 12:51PM Collaboration
Coalition won't support internet filter: report

Coalition won't support internet filter: report

Labor urged to cull proposal.
Ry Crozier Aug 6 2010, 8:25AM Security
NBN coverage maps reveal 93 percent fibre footprint

NBN coverage maps reveal 93 percent fibre footprint

Accepts implementation study recommendation.
Liz Tay Jul 30 2010, 3:34PM Collaboration
NBN key to Greens' Labor support

NBN key to Greens' Labor support

Ludlam slams Liberal's telco "wrecking tactics".
Liz Tay Jul 22 2010, 2:41PM Collaboration
Senator Conroy delays ISP filter

Senator Conroy delays ISP filter

Wholesale customers escape voluntary blocking by large ISPs.
Ry Crozier Jul 9 2010, 1:51PM Security
JuliaGillard joins Twitter

JuliaGillard joins Twitter

To oust KevinRuddPM?
Liz Tay Jul 6 2010, 2:48PM Software
Minister Conroy packs his bags for Geneva

Minister Conroy packs his bags for Geneva

Conroy to address United Nations Broadband Commission.
Mahesh Sharma Jul 2 2010, 4:06PM Collaboration
Conroy ditched Gillard lobbying for football

Conroy ditched Gillard lobbying for football

Two hours sleep before Labor caucus meeting.
Ry Crozier Jun 28 2010, 8:44AM Strategy
Finance Minister Tanner to quit politics

Finance Minister Tanner to quit politics

Nothing to do with new Prime Minister.
Brett Winterford Jun 25 2010, 9:38AM Finance

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