Meet the member – Jason Bordujenko
This month’s Meet the Member segment features one of our wonderful members, Jason Bordujenko. Jason has been a member of IAA since 2012 (WAIA at the time), even though he was a Queensland resident – the appeal of the Association was strong given the ever-increasing importance of the industry. Accordingly, with many peers and colleagues […]
Defamation for ISPs and Other Internet Intermediaries
Defamation for ISPs and Other Internet Intermediaries
Date: Friday, 28 October 2022
Time: 3:00pm AEDT / 12:00pm AWST
Location: online
Whose responsibility is it anyway?
While the review of the amendments to the Model Defamation Provisions is still ongoing, the recently closed consultation into the liability of Internet intermediaries for online defamatory material has indicated that Internet Service Providers will likely be granted a statutory exemption from liability. This comes off the back of the work IAA did, along with […]
Words from our Public Policy frontier
IAA’s Public Policy Advisory Panel met for its third quarter meeting on 7 September. While two panellists were unfortunately unable to attend, the Panel had a very spirited meeting, getting into the nitty gritty of telco legislation and the policy context. Sophia (IAA Policy Officer) gave an update on the consultations IAA have responded to […]
NetThing 2022
NetThing is taking place online again this year and it’s happening soon. With a line up of speakers including: Vint Cerf, Dr Tobias Feakin, The Hon Simon Kofe, The Hon Michelle Rowland MP and Rosemary Sinclair AM, it is set to be one of the best NetThings yet. Date: Thursday 27 – Friday 28 October […]
Have you submitted your asset information?
The last chance to complete your asset registration under the new carrier licence condition and determination for eligible CSPs is 8 October 2022. Under this new determination, telcos must provide the Department of Home Affairs’ Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre (CISC) with operational information in relation to their telecommunications assets. Where an entity holds a […]
A few words from founding member, Kim Heitman
In early 2021, one of our staff members caught up with founding member, Kim Heitman, as part of the research process for content for our website. Looking back on the interview, it’s interesting to read his perspective in conjunction with other founding members, as it gives a sense of just how united the founding Committee […]
What’s that white USB thingy?
Our AusNOG swag bag item seemed to cause quite a stir this year with us trying to keep the packaging simple. Well…they are USB Data Blockers. We’ve all been caught short of charge when out and about, so these small devices sit between your phone and public (including hotel) USB power stations and outlets, acting […]
Learning and growing together – IAASysters 2022
We’re happy to report that the IAASysters Workshop was a resounding success. This year, we brought 17 women, at different stages of their careers, to our one-day workshop and the AusNOG conference that followed. With overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees and sponsors, we couldn’t be more pleased with the positive effect the program has had […]