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Big tech won't 'lose sleep' over Canberra's plan

The start-up sector has breathed a sigh of relief at the government's decision to avoid a clampdown on big tech acquisitions and put off any major changes to Google and Facebook's Australian operations.

StartupAus CEO Alex McCauley says it's a relief for tech companies that the government has listened to concerns about changing merger laws.  

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Paul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy. Connect with Paul on Twitter. Email Paul at psmith@afr.com
Natasha Gillezeau is a journalist for The Australian Financial Review based in the Sydney office. Connect with Natasha on Twitter. Email Natasha at natasha.gillezeau@afr.com.au

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