The Conversation AUNZ

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09 June 2026 01:54

Australia’s proposed digital duty of care will ask social media platforms to actively prevent harm.

Tom Williams, tech journo 👨‍💻

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04 May 2026 04:55

New from me: A software update designed to prevent issues with older iPhones connecting to Triple Zero is stopping some Apple devices from reaching Telstra’s network, including for emergency calls. Story on @information-age.bsky.social. 1/2

Arthur Marsh

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04 May 2026 04:53

This link? www.acma.gov.au/publications... (October to December 2025, despite the 2022 in the URL)

Tom Williams, tech journo 👨‍💻

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09 March 2026 02:02

The issue seems at least partly related to camp-on processes — when devices use other networks to contact 000. Consumer advocates @accan-aus.bsky.social say the Triple Zero Custodian and the Senate inquiry "should take a detailed look" at reported delays of up to a minute for emergency camp-on. 📲

Tom Williams, tech journo 👨‍💻

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18 August 2025 23:25

The CEO of consumer advocacy group @accan-aus.bsky.social says digital competition reforms should be sped up as a priority so the ACCC can “regulate the conduct of these platforms and consumers and small businesses can avoid bearing the significant costs of ongoing anti-competitive behaviour”. 👇