Author: James Riley

Senate orders release of robodebt advice

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Senate has ordered government to release legal advice it received on the highly controversial robodebt scheme, as Labor called for everyone who paid a ‘debt’ under the program...

Improved sandbox passes Parliament

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
A broader range of FinTechs will be able to access the regulatory sandbox for twice the length of time after legislation was finally passed by Parliament, nearly two-and-a-half years...

Growth Fund submissions finally released

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Submissions to a super-fast consultation on the Australian Business Growth Fund have finally been made public, with a whirlwind two-week Senate inquiry into the legislation now kicking off. Draft...

Under-the-radar BRII program surfaces

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Industry department’s Business Research and Innovation Initiative has been on a slow burn since it was announced as part of the National Innovation and Science Agenda in December 2015....

Govt blockchain roadmap underwhelms

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government’s new blockchain roadmap is “disappointing” and “lacks vision” according to blockchain adviser and FinTech Australia chair Alan Tsen. Industry Minister Karen Andrews released the National Blockchain...

Robodebt revelations hit new low

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The government’s robodebt scheme has hit a “new low” with revelations that vulnerable Australians were increasingly targeted last year, despite warnings the scheme was illegal, the federal Opposition says....

Love Me Tender: Grants Special

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International Relations Grants Program: Australia-ASEAN Council (AAC) 2020 This grant opportunity is part of the grant program which contributes to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Outcome 1...

RDTI changes to be reviewed. Again.

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
There will be another “comprehensive” inquiry into the government’s controversial changes to the research and development tax incentive, with the Opposition planning to “interrogate” the unintended consequences of the...

Senate inquiry for Business Growth Fund

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The government’s plan to inject $100 million into a new business growth fund will be subject to a Senate inquiry after the Opposition raised concerns over “unanswered questions” and...