Author: James Riley

Clare O’Neil on the R&D tax changes

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government is “selling out the next generation of Australians” with its planned cuts to the research and development tax incentive and should instead look towards more direct...

The skills squeeze and team augmentation

Posted on   |  by Staff Writers
After a panic-firing season during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, the market in Australia for software developers is searching for a new normal in a world where...

Talent grab as engineers get fast-tracked visas

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Australia has a “once in a generation opportunity” to attract some of the best tech talent in the world, with the federal government offering fast-tracked visas and border restriction...

Pumping the brakes on the digital ID scheme

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Opposition has called on the government to pump the brake on its digital identity program and ensure it has the basics right before plowing ahead with new legislation...

Global talent to drive NSW AI ambitions

Posted on   |  by James Riley
A funny thing happened in New South Wales last Friday. Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello unveiled the state’s first ever artificial intelligence strategy at an afternoon event in Sydney...

Deloitte contract with DTA triples to $28.1m

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Consulting giant Deloitte has landed a $5 million pay rise from the Digital Transformation Agency for its work on a new social network-inspired myGov platform, while its rival KPMG...

Govt-led Senate report calls for R&D tax changes

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
A government-led Senate inquiry has called for changes to the research and development tax incentive, including more clarity on the eligibility of software claims and the introduction of restrictions...

Stirring the pot on marketplaces and panels

Posted on   |  by Catherine Thompson
Whether by chance or design, the ANAO’s recently released and snappily titled “Establishment and Use of ICT Related Procurement Panels and Arrangements” contains all the ingredients for an interesting...

Software as an R&D tax incentive claim

Posted on   |  by Stuart Kennedy
Australian software developers complain the R&D Tax Incentive is too risky and tricky to access for their style of innovation. But there may be a quick-fire method of ensuring...