Parliament stories - Page 2

Microsoft NZ's IT Academy boosts Kiwi students' digital skills, earning them special recognition at Parliament from Education Minister Hekia Parata.

The world’s leading technology companies decline a public enquiry into IT prices Down Under as Australian MPs voice concerns.

Online campaign surges in support of deaf MP Mojo Mathers, challenging Parliamentary accessibility norms with nearly 1500 petitions.

Green MP Gareth Hughes questions Commerce Minister Simon Power over the human rights issues of the recently passed copyright amendment.

Cutting off accounts is like banning someone from using the postal system because they posted copied CDs, says InternetNZ.

Applications for the 2010 Internet Industry Awards, celebrating the internet's contributions to business, education, and community, close today.

Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ’s telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.

EU parliament demands transparency in ACTA talks, voting 663 to 13 to end secrecy and reject Internet disconnection penalties for copyright enforcement.

Prime Minister John Key is promising that physical work will<br />have begun on the Government’s Ultra Fast Broadband plan by the end of the<br />year.

Leaked information suggests UK's government may empower Secretary of State Peter Mandelson to enforce stringent copyright laws, sparking fears of overreach.

The IT sector in New Zealand is poorly prepared for the challenges posed by climate change, raising questions about its ability to keep businesses competitive.