Joseph Brookes, Author at InnovationAus.com

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APS in-house consultancy locked in with $11m

An in-house public service consultancy will be established within months alongside domestic procurement reforms as the Albanese government looks to do more work in-house and get more value out...

Former startup founder lands NSW shadow digital portfolio

9 May 2023 | by Joseph Brookes

The New South Wales shadow Digital and Innovation portfolios have gone to Sydney liberal MPs James Griffin and Mark Coure in a new shadow ministry unveiled by Opposition leader...

Defence hands Adobe its second largest federal contract

9 May 2023 | by Joseph Brookes

The Department of Defence has signed a new contract with Adobe to cover software and support services for the next three years. At around $6 million a year, the...

Quantum, recycling and renewables in first Industry Laureate Fellowships

8 May 2023 | by Joseph Brookes

Quantum computing, recycling, batteries and water electrolysers are among the research projects funded in the inaugural Industry Laureate Fellows scheme announced on Tuesday. The Australian Research Council awarded $27.7...

Morrison govt spent $21bn on ‘shadow’ APS workforce

8 May 2023 | by Joseph Brookes

Federal departments have slashed their spend on outside consultants in the Albanese government’s first year, as an audit reveals the cost of external labour ballooned to nearly $21 billion...

Australian patent filings led by gambling and drinks companies

8 May 2023 | by Joseph Brookes

Gambling and alcohol giants beat out Australia’s national science agency and universities in patent and trademark filings last year, as local filings fell and the nation remained overwhelmingly a...

DFAT switches IT support services to Unisys

4 May 2023 | by Joseph Brookes

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has switched providers for its IT support service, moving from long-term supplier NEC and its lucrative $55 million contract to a new...

Microsoft’s warning against sovereign data and tech capability

3 May 2023 | by Joseph Brookes

Microsoft on Wednesday argued against Australia focusing too much on sovereign tech capabilities and data storage requirements, telling a parliament inquiry it would harm competition and security. The company...

NSW Digital ID continues under new govt

2 May 2023 | by Joseph Brookes

The Minns New South Wales government will continue the state’s digital ID push by continuing pilots for several components of the new scheme, including proof of age and working...

Mazzucato calls for govt consultants to disclose conflicts of interest

1 May 2023 | by Joseph Brookes

Influential economist Mariana Mazzucato has urged Australia’s Parliament to introduce new disclosure requirements for consulting companies working for government, warning of widespread conflicts of interest at global firms that...

Author: Joseph Brookes

APS in-house consultancy locked in with $11m

Former startup founder lands NSW shadow digital portfolio

Defence hands Adobe its second largest federal contract

Quantum, recycling and renewables in first Industry Laureate Fellowships

Morrison govt spent $21bn on ‘shadow’ APS workforce

Australian patent filings led by gambling and drinks companies

DFAT switches IT support services to Unisys

Microsoft’s warning against sovereign data and tech capability

NSW Digital ID continues under new govt

Mazzucato calls for govt consultants to disclose conflicts of interest

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