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NSW govt axes manufacturing commissioner

The Minns government has quietly cut the role of Modern Manufacturing Commissioner, ending the tenure of Lisa Emerson after just one year and raising more questions about the state’s...

Policy makers put on notice for responsible AI

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Any use of artificial intelligence by government must demonstrate integrity, competence, and empathy while delivering a clear improvement in public services, according to new long-term guidance released by Finance...

Aussie quantum training rolled out to US students

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Australian quantum technology will be used to train students at TAFE and at American colleges after local firm Q-CTRL struck a deal with investors looking to take advantage of...

Next batch of economic accelerators revealed

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Another $5.5 million has been awarded to 24 university research projects in the pilot phase of Australia’s $1.6 billion research commercialisation scheme. Most of the work relates to value-adding...

Consultants and contractors being phased out of govt work

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Consultants and contractors will be banned from performing “core” government work like drafting regulation and leading policy development under new rules from the Albanese government released on Tuesday. Outsourcing...

Experts to guide lagging digital ID program

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Experts in service delivery, verification, privacy and inclusion have been brought in to guide the expansion of Australia’s digital ID program, now in its eighth year with more than...

Mike Pezzullo kept on $915k salary as inquiry rolls on

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Mike Pezzullo is still receiving his near $1 million salary despite being stood down as secretary to the Department of Home Affairs over concerns about his relationship with a...

McKinsey met with minister 22 times on cyber strategy

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Home Affairs and Cybersecurity minister Clare O’Neil met with representatives from her former employer McKinsey & Co 22 times this year as it helped develop Australia’s upcoming cyber strategy....