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Researchers plot world’s tech regulations

A world-first ‘atlas’ of technology regulation plotting thousands of laws, regulations and government documents for researchers, industry and policymakers has been launched by the Tech Policy Design Centre. Covering...

Home Affairs chief Pezzullo stood down

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Home Affairs secretary Michael Pezzullo was stood down on Monday pending the outcome of an investigation into the messages he sent a Liberal Party powerbroker. The messages reportedly sought...

Tech and TAFE shape landmark skills plan

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Monday unveiled a roadmap for reshaping Australia’s labour market to take advantage of changing population, technologies, climate and geopolitics, starting with an upgrade of tertiary...

David Chuter to lead $392m Industry Growth Program

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Former head of the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre David Chuter will take charge of the Albanese government’s $392 million small and medium enterprise commercialisation program next month. Mr...

NSW govt promises fresh start for state innovation

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After slashing funding in Tuesday’s Budget, the Minns government has promised a new ‘innovation blueprint’ to spur startups, emerging technologies and sectors like advanced manufacturing and energy. Announced on...

A $94m fund for more NSW government tech and cyber apprentices

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New South Wales government departments and state-owned corporations will train more IT and cybersecurity apprentices through a $93.5 million skills push by the Minns government. Confirmed in the new...

Optus wants govt to force tech giants to pay for network costs

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Australia’s second largest telco has asked the government to step in and make tech giants like Netflix and Facebook pay a “fair share” contribution to the telecommunications infrastructure that...

Trust and adoption will fulfill AI’s productivity promise: Husic

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Building trust and adoption of artificial intelligence in Australia would be the focus of the Albanese government’s upcoming regulatory framework, with Industry minister Ed Husic still weighing a risk-based...

Unis ask to go alone on AI rules

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Australian universities say they are managing the risks of artificial intelligence to academic integrity and the federal government should wait to enforce specific regulations for the technology on the...

Govt grapples with AI impact on competition

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Artificial intelligence is a “different kind” of technology challenge for government, according to assistant minister for competition Dr Andrew Leigh, who will lead a new competition reform push that...