Three in four Australians are concerned that the government's proposed decryption Bill would weaken the security of their personal data, a survey shows. [ + ]

A new Communications Alliance report shows that the volume of complaints about telco service providers has been dropping. [ + ]

NEC Corporation and Samsung Electronics have formed a 5G partnership to strengthen their next-generation business portfolio. [ + ]

Moves by major ISPs to publish their criteria for peering with rivals should obviate the need for regulatory action on the interconnection market, according to the ACCC. [ + ]

Lack of fast and free shipping and the fear of fraud are two big deterrents for Australian online shoppers. [ + ]

A series of smart city engagement activities will be held around Newcastle for innovators and entrepreneurs. [ + ]

More than 10,000 new tech jobs will be created in Queensland over the next five years. [ + ]

iPhone users are being warned about a new scam that tries to steal Apple log-in details by sending fake Spotify/iTunes emails. [ + ]

A new report suggests that operators are using residential fixed wireless access (FWA) in order to be among the first to implement a 5G mobile service. [ + ]

Businesswoman Leanne Kemp will now succeed Steve Baxter in the role. [ + ]

Spark Festival 2018 is now underway, with over 120 events to take place across NSW from 19 October to 4 November. [ + ]

A new Bill introduced by the federal government aims to crack down on online pirates. [ + ]

The Australian and New Zealand governments have launched a consultation on a proposed Trans-Tasman Framework for e-Invoicing. [ + ]

The ACMA has fined two companies a combined $336,000 and issued warnings to another three as part of its enforcement action against unsolicited communications. [ + ]

NSW start-ups will receive the opportunity to hear insights from international investor Edith Yeung when she visits Sydney and Bathurst this month. [ + ]