The Australian | Labor backs down over encryption laws The Australian Share this article. Facebook · Twitter · Email; Print. Scott Morrison is claiming victory after forcing Bill Shorten to back down over Labor's demands for a temporary version of the government's tough new anti-terror encryption laws, aimed at targeting ... Police, spies gain powers to access encrypted messages after political deal struck Coalition and Labor agree to last-minute encryption bill deal Federal Coalition, Labor strike deal allowing authorities greater access to encrypted messages |