Author: Joseph Brookes

FIRB chair and former top spy David Irvine dies

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Former top intelligence official David Irvine has died aged 75 after a battle with illness. He was remembered Thursday as dedicated public servant that shaped foreign policy and the...

Fintech fury, startup confusion over empty budget

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Australia’s fintech industry group has slammed the government for failing to support the sector in Tuesday’s budget, while startups have labelled it “confusing” after not even rating a mention...

DTA budget cut again as tech projects shifted away

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The Digital Transformation Agency has had its budget cut again, with the government slashing $5.8 million from the technology agency’s departmental appropriation as its role continues to shift from...

No lifeline for Industry Growth Centres

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The Industry Growth Centres did not receive a budget lifeline on Tuesday, confirming the end of government support for the long running program which has had its remaining budget...

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....