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Worrying trend towards intrusion

DAWN JECKS, Safety BayFremantle Gazette

They are part of a series of new laws that will give ASIO unprecedented powers to access private citizens’ computers. As well, the Government is making it much easier to track everything about any Australian’s personal life.

Authorities ranging from police to the Australian Taxation Office can easily and quickly request ‘metadata’ about your phone calls, emails and movements. This is a disturbing trend and every Australian should be concerned.

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