Author: Joseph Brookes

Unis on notice as Clare beefs up regulator

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The university regulator is set to gain new powers in response to what Education minister Jason Clare says is an undeniable slide in governance at institutions around the country,...

‘Failure on top of failure’: Welfare systems on the brink

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Crumbling technology, design flaws and gaping governance gaps in the federal government’s welfare compliance system mean the validity of its automated decisions can not be assured as it impacts...

SouthPAN project pumps $252m into satellite upgrade

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The federal government’s $1.4 billion precision satellite project has moved into its next phase with British satellite giant Inmarsat securing a $252 million contract to continue services and launch...

Doctors demand AI oversight as Labor splits on regulation

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Doctors want more input on the regulation of artificial intelligence to ensure ethical use in health care, as the Albanese government weights two models that have split the Labor...

Gambling firms lobby for return to R&D tax breaks

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The gambling lobby is demanding firms like Sportsbet and bet365 be eligible for Australia’s innovation tax breaks again, six months after the companies were locked out by the Albanese...

Qld’s mammoth govtech fund looks for agility

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The Queensland government’s new $1 billion digital fund is prioritising Software-as-a-Service and common platforms under the watch of a handful of public servants and a highly paid consultant. The...