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A new online surveillance bill has been described by some as "draconian, extreme and an invasion of privacy", while authorities say they're "necessary and vital."


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By Kulasegaram Sanchayan

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A new online surveillance bill has been described by some as "draconian, extreme and an invasion of privacy", while authorities say they're "necessary and vital."


The bill aims to give new powers to police and intelligence officials to investigate online terrorism and child exploitation.

SBS looks into the proposed changes to the Online Surveillance Bill, who they'd directly affect and why they are triggering concerns.

Kulasegaram Sanchayan reports in Tamil with a feature written by Marcus Megalokonomos.


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