Author: James Riley

ACCC targets Google search, browser dominance

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The ACCC has begun exploring the introduction of “choice screens” in the Australian market as it tightens its focus on US search giant Google. Choice screens allow users to...

‘Part privatisation’ of VicRoads tech system criticised

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Victorian government’s decision to “part-privatise” key elements of VicRoads has been criticised by the services union, which called on the plan to be scrapped and the tech work...

Vic privacy breach of vulnerable youth data

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A youth case worker stood down from a Victorian health department service provider on suspicion of accessing child pornography continued to access sensitive information about clients for months afterwards,...

Ransomware report a ‘missed opportunity’: Watts

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
A government advisory group’s report on ransomware calling on Australian businesses to implement basic cybersecurity practices to mitigate risks is a “missed opportunity”. The Cyber Security Strategy Industry Advisory...

Qld taskforce to drive hydrogen export capability

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Queensland government has established a panel of experts to assess and help guide the state’s sustainable hydrogen supply chain with an eye to building export capability no later...

$30m in commercial grants for manufacturing

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Grants of up to $1 million are now available for Australian manufacturers looking to commercialise new manufacturing products and processes, through a new $30 million fund. Industry Minister Karen...

Pezzullo blasts ‘unconscionable’ tech giants

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American technology giants’ surveillance capitalism model of exploiting the personal data of individuals is “unconscionable” and will be increasingly curbed through regulation in Australia and abroad, Home Affairs secretary...

Aust tech giants push for R&D tax ‘workshop’

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Some of Australia’s largest tech companies have written to the tax office requesting a “collaborative workshop” to improve how software claims are dealt with under the research and development...

Salesforce chief calls for truce on digital platforms

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australian governments and tech platforms who are at loggerheads should take a step back and compromise, according to Salesforce Australia chief executive officer Pip Marlow, who says “stakeholder capitalism” has...