Author: Brandon How

Australia creates ‘strategic’ critical minerals list

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A strategic materials list has been released alongside the federal government’s updated critical minerals list to identify commodities that are “essential for the energy transition, but which are not...

ACCC granted new powers to strengthen Big Tech news code

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Australia’s competition watchdog will be handed new powers to request information from digital platforms that could extend to secret commercial deals with news businesses under planned changes to the...

Gig Guide: APS homecoming for Pia Andrews

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Home Affairs’ new chief data officer in the Data and Economic Analysis Centre is experienced digital government and data specialist Pia Andrews, who moves over from her role as...

On acquisitions and IP: Bill Tai shares startup insights

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During his annual trip to the future ‘Silicon Valley’ of Australia, veteran venture capitalist Bill Tai shared insights on his investment decisions, noting that acquisition of his startup investments...

Strategic partners as important as funding for deep tech

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Deep tech startups consider strategic partnerships with universities or other research institutions a growth tool almost as important as access to funding, according to a new report by Cicada...

RDTI claims growing, expected to cost extra $2.1bn by 2027

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The Research and Development Tax Incentive is expected to cost an additional $2.1 billion over the next four years in part due to growing artificial intelligence claims, according to...

New CRCs share $127m for waste reduction tech

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Agricultural methane and plastic waste reduction technologies are the focus of the newest cooperative research centres following the completion of Round 24 of the popular federal government research grant...

CSIRO’s $3.6m for quantum PhDs to boost skills pipeline

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Four university-private sector quantum research initiatives have been funded through the CSIRO’s $3.6 million Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program, effectively delivering on an Albanese government election commitment. Overall, the...