UnSmart Access Card

EFA is deeply concerned by the planned rollout of a so-called Access Card smart card linked to a centralised database containing identification, and other, information about almost every adult Australian and Australian residents. The proposal is flawed because it produces a “honeypot effect” – a highly attractive and richly rewarding single target for criminals engaged […]

Do Not Call Register Law Passed

The Do Not Call Register Act 2006 has now been enacted by Parliament. The Register is expected to commence in the first half of 2007. On 28 Nov 2005, EFA made a submission in response to the Discussion Paper titled Introduction of an Australian Do Not Call Register issued by the Department of Communications, Information […]