SBS | Encryption laws: Tech firms get right to 'appeal' spies' orders SBS The government has agreed to a suite of changes to its bill that will give intelligence agencies and police the ability to force tech companies to help them crack secure messages. Updated Updated 2 hours ago. By James Elton-Pym. Share. Share on Facebook Labor and Coalition in last-minute blowup over encryption deal Encrypted messaging laws poised to pass Australia wants to snoop on WhatsApp and other encrypted apps |