The Victorian government will introduce draft legislation this year as part of a two-year move to overhaul regulations governing the commercial passenger industry. …read more Source:: Legal
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ACCC denies Australia’s big banks interim right to negotiate with Apple
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•The ACCC said it needs more time to deliberate on whether the banks may negotiate collectively with Apple, given how complex the issue is, and plans to deliver a draft …read more Source:: Legal
Singapore passes contempt of court law amid much controversy
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•Country’s opposition party describes the bill as unnecessary and a way to “muzzle” public discussion, adding that it may compromise trust in the government and law enforcement. …read more Source:: Legal
Vodafone NZ-Sky merger accused of trying to monopolise market
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•Allowing Vodafone NZ and Sky to merge will affect competition in mobile and fixed-line broadband, according to the industry, primarily due to Sky’s ownership of premium sports content. …read more Source:: Legal
Singapore government fines Consistel $223K for falsifying documents
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•Systems integrator was fined S$300,000 (US$223,077) for breaching conditions in its licence to build and operate the telecommunications systems at the Singapore Sports Hub. …read more Source:: Legal
Queensland taxi council gets mad over ‘dishonest’ RACQ Uber campaign
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•The RACQ’s confession that it may in future consider entering the ride-sharing market has stripped it of its credibility in campaigning in favour of Uber, the Taxi Council of Queensland …read more Source:: Legal
Australian government asks multinationals about ATO reporting procedures
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•Multinational companies in Australia are being encouraged to put forward their ideas on how the way they give financial statements to the ATO can be improved and what guidelines can …read more Source:: Legal
Queensland government legalises Uber in wake of transport regulation overhaul
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•Following a ban earlier this year, Uber will soon be able to operate legally in Queensland, the sixth state or territory in Australia to legalise the ride-booking serivce. …read more Source:: Legal
IT not to blame for Queensland health debacle: Government advisor
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•Government advisor and non-executive director Monica Bradley believes a majority of government failures have nothing to do with technology. …read more Source:: Legal
VirnetX’s $625.6m damages win from Apple thrown out by US District Court
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•The trial awarding VirnetX $625.6m in damages from Apple for patent infringement was not a fair trial, as jurors heard evidence from two lawsuits that will now be heard in …read more Source:: Legal