Almost a dozen cameras will be removed from the War Memorial over spyware fears, as new chair Kim Beazley insists the devices are only being used outside the building.
abc.net.au/news/chinese-made-cameras-removed-from-australian-war-memorial/101945414Almost a dozen Chinese-made surveillance cameras are set to be removed from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra over concerns the devices could be used for spying.An expert says Hikvision cameras are popular because they are affordableNewly appointed Australian War Memorial chair Kim Beazley said the institution was acting out of "an abundance of caution" in its decision to remove the cameras.
The Australian War Memorial is currently undergoing a large redevelopment, set to be completed in 2028. "If you went around the war memorial, if it wasn't properly protected, you could pick up useful material, but we do properly protect it," he said.The cameras are monitoring the outside of the building, as well as surrounding public areas and car parks.
"They have assistance from the Chinese government, including concessional loans and subsidies, and that does allow them sometimes to outcompete their western competitors," Mr Paterson said.Hikvision cameras have become popular as the company does not charge hefty licensing fees for use of its software.
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