<P> "The potential data retention regime attracted a large amount of criticism and comment from organizations and concerned individuals . These organizations and individuals generally considered any potential data retention regime a significant risk to both the security and their privacy . In addition to these general comments, the Committee received a large volume of form letter correspondence ." </P> <P> On 24 June 2013, the Committee issued its report and put the decision on whether to progress with a mandatory data retention scheme back in the Government's hands . On the same day the report was released, Attorney - General Mark Dreyfus announced the Government would not be pursuing its proposal . </P> <P> On 30 October 2014, the Abbott Government introduced the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2014 into the House of Representatives . On 21 November 2014, the Attorney - General Senator George Brandis wrote to the PJCIS, referring the provisions of the Bill for inquiry . </P> <P> Chaired by MP Dan Tehan, the Committee received 204 submissions, 31 supplementary submissions and held three public hearings . On 27 February 2015, the Committee presented its report, containing 39 recommendations . On 3 March 2015, the Government announced it would accept all the Committee's recommendations . However, the opposition Labor Party only agreed to support the passage of the Bill through the Senate after amendments were made to protect journalistic sources . On 26 March 2015, the Senate voted in favour of the Bill . On 13 April 2015, the Governor - General gave his royal assent and the Act entered into law . </P>

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