IAA Newsletters
Welcome to our newest Professional Members:
Jean Dinco
Jane Glynn
Peter Hall
Tony Hill
Steven Honson
Dirk Hunter
Sanjeev Israni
Kory Jenner
Kate Lance
Jing Ma
Nathan McKenzie
Etienne Munnich
Lachlan Nichols
Patrick OBrien
Richard Peet
Sam Rogers
Michael Senatore
MD Rayhan Uddin
Dason Vela
Welcome to our Corporate Members:
COUNTERFATE PTY LTD
Advancing from Professional to Corporate Membership, Counterfate is simplifying cyber defense with a keen interest in peering and extended peering on QLD-IX. Founded by two passionate cyber engineers, their mission is to tackle cyber data intelligence challenges in a unique and innovative way. We’re excited to have them join our peering community.
URL NETWORKS PTY LTD
Following an eye-opening advocacy presentation by IAA at AusNOG 2024, URL Networks decided to join as a Corporate Member. Established in 2007, URL Networks are specialists in the use of emergent VoIP technologies for business telecommunications. We’re thrilled to have them on board and look forward to their contributions to the peering community!
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As we approach the end of 2024, it’s time to reflect on a productive year and look ahead to our exciting future. At this year’s AGM we marked a list of key achievements: numerous upgrades and migrations complete, 400Gbps ports launched and some new POPs opened and old ones retired. We welcomed two new Board Members, along with a Board mentee, as part of our new IAASysters mentoring program. We’re also planning to deliver two IAASysters Workshops in 2025, extending our support for women in tech across to New Zealand, in partnership with NZNOG.
Speaking of expanding our network, our newest Point of Presence at NEXTDC’s A1 data centre in Adelaide is now live, offering 100Gbps ports on SA-IX for the first time, reflecting our commitment to meeting Members’ growing connectivity demands.
Our Board is now preparing for its annual retreat to set 2025’s priorities, and while we will certainly miss the contributions from Matthew Moyle-Croft and Richard Thompson, their shoes will be well filled by Karl Kloppenborg and Fraser McGlinn. Thank you to everyone who voted and attended the AGM, we really appreciate the level of engagement from our Members and are proud of the results you can see in our Annual Report.
As we celebrate the success of this year’s IAA Convergent Events series, Members will be pleased to know we’re already planning next year’s packed program of online and in-person events. And don’t forget to register for our End of Year Events series — join us in celebrating another year of growth, collaboration, and progress!
On the regulatory front and fresh from the auIGF, IAA’s Policy Team continue to represent you in regulatory discussions, especially in the light of a misinformed push for greater and direct regulation. We’re advocating that we continue with co-regulation and we’re also engaging in key consultations on privacy reform, security of critical infrastructure and the TIO Terms of Reference. We’d also love your help in shaping our policy direction, so why not join the Public Policy Advisory Panel (PPAP)? More voices on the issues that matter really help make our collective voices stronger.
This week, I’ll be attending Peering Asia, to reconnect with our partners across the region and explore new opportunities to benefit our Members. Here’s to an exciting 2025 ahead, where we’ll continue building a stronger, more connected future together!
Happy peering!
Narelle
IAA CEO
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Have you registered for our End of Year Event series yet? We hope you and your guests will be able to make at least one of these unforgettable events.
Hobart – Wednesday, 6 November | The Still | LARK Whisky Bar | 30 Argyle St | Hobart
Sydney – Wednesday, 13 November | Flight Club Sydney | 135 Harrington St | The Rocks
Melbourne – Wednesday, 20 November | Oche Melbourne | 263-269 Elizabeth St | Melbourne
Adelaide – Tuesday, 26 November | Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq | Rundle Place | Level 1 | 77/91 Rundle Mall | Adelaide
Perth – Thursday, 28 November | B. Lucky & Sons Perth | Level 1 | Forrest Chase | Shop 26 | 401 Wellington St | Perth – HURRY! ALMOST AT CAPACITY!
Brisbane – Wednesday, 4 December | B.Lucky & Sons Fortitude Valley | TC Bierne Building | Shop T1 | 315 Brunswick St | Fortitude Valley
Be sure to register via the IAA Member Portal now!
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Following last week’s Annual General Meeting we’re pleased to announce the IAA Board election results.
Congratulations to our newly elected Board Members:
Karl Kloppenborg and Fraser McGlinn.
Both have been elected for three-year terms and will take their places alongside Matthew Enger (Board Chair), Brett O’Hara (Deputy Chair), David Hooton and Nathan Brookfield.
We extend a special note of appreciation to our outgoing Board Members, Richard Thompson (2021-2024) and Matthew Moyle-Croft (2020-2024). Both have made outstanding contributions to IAA and the internet community during their tenure, and we thank them for their service.
Thanks also to all Board nominees, voters and attendees of this year’s IAA AGM.
Once again, this meeting was held online. As outlined in the agenda, the meeting received a report from the Chair, Deputy Chair and CEO, along with the aforementioned election result and the appointment of the auditor.
For those that missed the AGM or would just like a recap, you can find our Annual Report, the AGM slide deck via the [IAA website] and the meeting has been placed on the IAA YouTube Channel.
You will find further information about the Internet Association of Australia Ltd in the IAA Annual Report.
Should you have any questions about the AGM, please contact secretary@internet.asn.au.
Welcome our new Board Members
Karl Kloppenborg – Professional Member
We are thrilled to announce that Karl Kloppenborg has secured a position on the IAA Board! After a strong campaign last year, he came back for a second attempt to secure a place, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to our community and the future of internet governance.
With over 15 years of hands-on experience in telecommunications, systems engineering, cloud computing and internet advocacy, Karl is perfectly positioned to contribute to the IAA’s continued growth and advancement.
Karl currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of ResetData Pty Ltd, where he is spearheading the development of the world’s first environmentally sustainable public cloud. Before joining ResetData, he held key positions at organisations such as Real World Group, DigitalMaas, and Crucial Cloud Hosting, where he designed and developed critical systems, including cloud environments and analytics platforms. His career has been marked by a dedication to innovation in cloud computing and distributed systems, and his technical expertise spans a range of programming languages, systems engineering tools, and virtualisation technologies.
In addition to his technical background, Karl is deeply committed to the development and governance of the internet. He has been actively involved with APNIC (Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre) for several years, advocating for policy changes related to transparency, fair representation, and meaningful reforms in internet governance. His advocacy efforts have provided him with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing our global internet infrastructure.
Please join us in welcoming Karl to the Board!
Fraser McGlinn – Professional Member
We are excited to announce that Fraser McGlinn has secured a position on the IAA Board! After vying for a seat last year, Fraser put his hand up again to secure a seat on the Board this year, showcasing his continued passion for the internet community.
Fraser brings a broad professional background that spans multiple countries, including New Zealand, Australia, and the Philippines, offering a unique perspective on the needs of the sector.
In his current role, Fraser leads the Network Design and Architecture Team at an ISP in the Philippines, where he is dedicated to the mission of “Accelerating internet for the Philippines and improving connectivity for all Filipinos.” Central to this mission is the operation of the Philippines’ largest Internet Exchange, where fostering relationships and community engagement has been key to its ongoing success. As Fraser says, “When we share, everyone wins.”
A strong advocate for upholding the founding core values of the internet—community, inclusivity, and respect—Fraser’s extensive experience in governance, technical, and operational roles has deepened his commitment to promoting these principles in real and measurable ways.
As a Board Member, Fraser says he is dedicated to evolving outreach and mentoring programs such as IAASysters, which provide vital mentorship opportunities for young people and newcomers to the field.
Fraser also emphasises the importance of sensible policy development, advocating for open discussions between the industry and government. He is committed to facilitating forums that address internet-related issues, fostering cooperation and community-building while ensuring there is no disconnect between the government and the industry.
Please join us in welcoming Fraser McGlinn to the Board!
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In September we hosted our fourth annual IAASysters Workshop, followed by two days at the AusNOG conference, to take advantage of industry networking, learn the latest industry trends and receive in-depth technical training.
Thanks again to our awesome sponsors. We couldn’t do this without you!
Here are some pictures highlighting this year’s program.
