The appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar as the new CEO of Air New Zealand should have been a moment of national confidence, proof that Aotearoa New Zealand is ready to embrace a new generation of global, cosmopolitan leadership. Instead, what should have been a celebration of merit and capability has been mired in suspicion, condescension, and … Continue reading Beyond the Backlash
Technology
The Danger of Trivialising Democracy
Lately, in that strange murmur that passes for political news in Aotearoa New Zealand, there’s been talk—suggestions, really—that submissions to Parliament’s Select Committees are being churned out by bots. Not all of them, of course. Just enough to make headlines, raise eyebrows, and trigger the familiar nods of knowing cynicism. You know the tone: democracy … Continue reading The Danger of Trivialising Democracy
Cyber attack on Australian Parliament computer system
There is no confirmation yet that any data has been accessed. Strong cyber defences help with early detection. Cyber security breach on Parliament likely a foreign government attack Agencies are looking into whether China is behind a security breach of Parliament House's computing network, the ABC understands. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-08/china-government-cyber-security-breach-parliament-hackers/10792938
Faultline Report 