Author: Joseph Brookes

Watchdog pack to tackle digital platforms

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Australia’s online, privacy, media, competition and consumer regulators have formed an alliance to share information and collaborate on how to best keep digital platform companies in check, amid growing...

ARC blames grant veto furore on ‘communication issue’

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The Australian Research Council and Education department have backed the ministerial intervention powers that overturn their peer-reviewed grant recommendations, claiming the latest backlash stems from a “communication” problem. On...

NSW appoints taskforce to develop manufacturing strategy

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The New South Wales government has appointed business and research leaders as members of its manufacturing taskforce, with the group to spend the next four months reviewing options for...

PM won’t ‘build back better’ but wants to shift supply chains

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Semiconductors, agricultural chemicals and personal protective equipment have been named by the Prime Minister among seven new supply chain priorities for more market development with like-minded nations. These supply...