Australia’s new technology surveillance laws are drawing increasing scrutiny from international privacy groups and technology companies such as Apple and Microsoft. Crimes, smartphone applications and data can cross borders thanks to the internet, and the proposed legislation is part of a push to allow authorities greater access to suspects’ secure messages. The bill proposes three new powers.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2018-10-02/proposed-surveillance-laws-draw-international-criticism/10300170