Author: Joseph Brookes

Defence suppresses innovation review findings

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A government review of Australia’s defence innovation system has been released more than a year after it was completed, but heavy redactions based on public interest claims have kept...

AUKUS: Australia plugs $368b into capability gap

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Australia will acquire up to five US nuclear powered submarines while a new fleet is built based on a British design, the Prime Minister confirmed Tuesday morning, officially ending...

AIM up: Melbourne defence startup acquires drone company

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High-power laser developer AIM Defence has acquired Brisbane high altitude drone startup NearSat. Known for its high precision anti drone lasers, AIM Defence plans to integrate the technologies to...

Super changes ‘counterproductive’ to Aussie innovation

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The Albanese government’s move to tax super funds’ unrealised gains will lead to investors pulling out of or avoiding high growth assets like startups and deep technology companies, Australia’s...

Senate showdown for $15bn NRF

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A Senate showdown looms for Industry Minister Ed Husic’s $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund. He’ll meet with Senate crossbenchers next week after the key bill passed the lower house...

Minns pledges $25 million to train hydrogen plumbers

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A Hydrogen Centre of Excellence will be established in Sydney to train hundreds of plumbers for the emerging industry if Labor is elected at this month’s New South Wales...

National rights law needed to reduce AI risk

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Australians need privacy and procedural fairness rights enshrined in federal law to protect against authorities’ increasing use of technology that invades privacy and automates decision making, the Australian Human...