Author: Joseph Brookes

Ransomware and phishing drive data breach spike

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Phishing and ransomware attacks spiked in the last year leading to a growing number of data breaches, according to analysis of more than 29,000 security incidents. Australian governments and...

We need an overarching innovation strategy

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Tuesday’s budget saw technology elevated to new importance. But it lacked the bold bets and overarching strategy needed to support Australia’s new economies, according to innovation experts, who have...

Budget lacks basic science funding

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The story of the past year has been the pandemic: from the first outbreaks in early 2020, the identification of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and methods to detect it, through...

Global talent program has been stuck onshore

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Home Affairs has declined to answer questions about the impact of a taskforce established last year to attract “global super talent” to Australia, after it was revealed most of...

Australia is losing its quantum edge: ASPI

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Australia is falling behind in the global quantum technology race despite its history of leadership in the field, according to a new Australian Strategic Policy Institute report, which calls...

Tech sector backs budget as a ‘good start’

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The government’s budget measures have been broadly welcomed by the tech sector but many argue more should have been done to capitalise on a once in a lifetime opportunity...

Science welcomes ‘future focused’ budget

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Peak organisations representing Australian scientists and engineers have welcomed the “future focused” budget,  but say the government has missed another opportunity for a clean energy revolution. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg...

Digital identity council to advise NSW Govt

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The NSW government is assembling a new advisory council for digital identity policy, as the state and federal government look to accelerate digital identity and data sharing programs. On...