[1] The controversial data retention laws have sailed through federal parliament’s lower house after the government agreed to a last-minute concession protecting journalists.
[2] Members of Parliament approved the legislation requiring telcos to retain customer data for a period of two years.
[3] Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull reiterated that the move was a safeguard to provide ample protections for journalists.
[Source] Australian Information Technology News – Metadata laws head to Senate
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