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#informationandcommunication — Public Fediverse posts

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  1. Opt-out laws for social media algorithms to be introduced to parliament
    By David Speers

    Social media companies would be required to give users a choice to turn off their algorithm through pop-up messages, under draft laws to be unveiled by the government later this week.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/opt

    #SocialMedia #FederalGovernment #FederalParliament #InformationandCommunication #DavidSpeers

  2. Tasmania Police cancels $6m KPMG contract — but can't say why
    By Adam Holmes

    Tasmania Police officers have been using a "clunky" intelligence system for years. KPMG was engaged to update it, but after two years and $6 million, its contract has been terminated and neither party can say why.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/tas

    #Police #Consultants #InformationTechnologyIndustry #InformationandCommunication #AI #AdamHolmes

  3. How an unlikely radio program by a group of mates changed football forever
    By Jeremy Story Carter

    From skewering the football industry to finding themselves oddly ensconced within it, the Coodabeen Champions bow out of broadcasting with a remarkable and unlikely legacy.

    abc.net.au/news/2024-03-03/how

    #AustralianRulesFootball #RegionalCommunities #AFLWomens #ABC #InformationandCommunication #RadioBroadcasting #VictorianFootballLeagueVFL #JeremyStoryCarter