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“My collaborations would see me jailed”: Australian researchers fear proposed new laws

November 29, 2023No Comments

From Nature, 28 November 2023: Scientists have reacted with alarm at a proposal by the Australian Department of Defence to control information sharing with foreign researchers, even those working in Australia. If it is passed, the proposed Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill 2023 would affect scores of scientists working in Australia and have a chilling … Continue reading “My collaborations would see me jailed”: Australian researchers fear proposed new laws

Australian cryptologists concerned by restrictive exports law

April 24, 2016No Comments

From Nature News, 22 March 2016: Researchers in Australia are worried that an unusually restrictive ‘export controls’ law that comes into force in April could constrain their academic freedom. The law, called the Defence Trade Controls Act, will require academics who are working on applied research that is classified as ‘dual-use’ — that which may … Continue reading Australian cryptologists concerned by restrictive exports law