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‘Extremely concerning’: Dutton’s Surveillance Bill risks undermining Australians’ privacy – 4 December 2020
The government is rushing through a digital surveillance legislation which are intended to combat crime, including terrorism and child sexual abuse, on the dark web, and would grant the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission three new powers to investigate and disrupt criminal activity online.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/tech/2020/12/04/surveillance-bill-dutton-australia/
CBA warns businesses to remain vigilant against fraud – 4 December 2020
Latest data from Australia’s largest bank has found the amount of fraud committed through CBA merchant terminals dropped 15 per cent compared to the same period the year before, but warns businesses need to remain vigilant of the growing threat of online scam attacks.
Major bank exec convicted over fraudulent tax claims – 19 November 2020
A major bank executive Mario Seifried has been convicted and fined after attempting to obtain close to $25,000 in work-related expenses via his tax return.
Sam Aziz questioned on $600,000 handover with developer John Woodman at anti-corruption inquiry – 19 November 2020
A former Victorian mayor Sam Aziz is accused of dealing with a developer at the centre of a corruption probe. The $600,000 in a suitcase handed to the developer, was at the centre of the inquiry. The hearings are part of an IBAC investigation into allegations of corrupt conduct involving councillors and property developers in the City of Casey.
