NSU Research Contributions

Title : Unauthorised Access to Wireless Local Area Networks: The Limitations of the Present Australian Laws

Authors : Niloufer Selvadurai, Md. Rizwanul Islam, Peter Gillies.

Journal Article Title: Computer Law & Security Review	Volume Number: 25	Publication Year : 2009	Issue Number: 6
Index: scopus	Ranking: Q1	ISSN (Print): 02673649	Publisher Name: Elsevier Ltd
Pages : 536–542
ISSN (Online): 22124748

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Funding Source : None

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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions	Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG9 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure SDG10 Reduced Inequality	Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Promote rule of law and equal access to justice Develop accountable and transparent institutions Universal access to ICT and internet Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome
Impact statement: This article examines the gaps in Australian law governing unauthorized access to wireless local area networks and shows that the legal framework clearly covers hacking and denial of service attacks but leaves significant uncertainty around practices such as wardriving, joyriding, ISP liability, and access in public places. It is important because it connects evolving wireless technologies with the need for clearer and more effective legal rules. By identifying these uncertainties and arguing for stronger legal certainty, the article contributes to scholarship on cybercrime, communications regulation, and technology-sensitive law reform.	Collaboration: Partner University	Keywords: wireless local area networks, WLAN, unauthorized access, cybercrime, Australian law, wardriving, joyriding, communications law.