Author: Joseph Brookes

NSW stands out in digital govt services survey

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New South Wales led the way in improving digital government services across Australia during the pandemic, according to a new report by Salesforce which calls for more government data...

Qld govt funds 10 manufacturers’ pandemic pivot

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The Queensland government diverted up to a third of its industry attraction program to support existing local manufacturers to pivot to COVID-19 supplies, including ventilators, masks and testing kits...

WA gets regional innovation hub

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A government funded innovation hub has opened in Albany as part of the West Australian port city’s new innovation project, the first in the state outside of Perth. In...

‘Language of innovation’ wraps fossil fuel subsidies

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Australian governments are wrapping hundreds of millions of dollars worth of fossil fuel industry subsidies in “the language of innovation”, according to new analysis. The Australia Institute analysed Federal...

Research translation needs bipartisan support: Marles

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Labor is open to a long-term bipartisan approach to Australia’s research commercialisation challenge, which deputy Opposition leader Richard Marles this week described as “the single most important piece of...

Science policy options for the New World Order

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For the first time in Australia’s history, its most significant partner for science collaboration will be a country other than America, according to a new ANU paper calling for...

Defence urges bold new research collaborations

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Australia’s chief defence scientist has urged Australian universities and researchers to partner with Defence to support Australia’s “bolder” defence posture, as the government questioned the value of its traditional...

Govt flags ‘technology neutral’ law reforms

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The government plans to introduce legislative reforms this year to make Australia’s laws “technology neutral” and make permanent many of the digital communications allowances introduced during the pandemic. Treasurer...

DFAT cyber engagement strategy launched

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Australia has pledged $37.5 million to its regional neighbours to sure up their cyber defences and will seek to establish a new global agreement on responsible cyber behaviour, as...