Author: Joseph Brookes

Universities told to ‘harden’ against foreign interference threat

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Australian universities need to do more to combat foreign interference, the Parliament’s bi-partisan national security committee warned Friday, recommending tighter guidelines for universities’ research, campus activities, appointments and funding....

Digital ministers agree to ‘explore’ national ID system

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Australia’s digital and data ministers have agreed to “actively explore” a national digital identity system, stepping up the language of previous commitments ahead of Tuesday’s budget. The federal government...

Gilmour secures federal funding for $157m space facilities

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A consortium known as the Australian Space Manufacturing Network and led by Gilmour Space Technologies has secured $52 million in federal funding to manufacture launch vehicles and satellites and...

Consultants cash in on mystery DTA procurement support

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The government agency responsible for technology procurement has declined to provide almost any detail on its procurement strategy and associated ballooning consultancy costs, as the national auditor begins an...

Details of govt’s digital games tax offset scheme revealed

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The federal government has unveiled draft legislation for its video game development tax offset scheme, revealing that the Arts minister will determine the eligibility of a company’s expenditure for...