Author: Justin Hendry

The ABS exposed a problem. Smart manufacturing is the answer

Posted on   |  by Paul Eastwood
Last month, two developments delivered a sharp warning to Australia’s industrial base. In a major economic address, Treasurer Jim Chalmers declared productivity the “defining economic challenge of the next...

Optus-led consortium to build sovereign LEO satellite

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
An industry-government consortium led by Optus will build a low-Earth orbit satellite (LEOSat) in Australia, opening the door to a future constellation of sovereign satellites to rival Elon Musk’s...

Space Agency advisory board is empty after 12 months

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Australian Space Agency remains without an advisory board more than 12 months after it was emptied as part of a far-reaching review of the agency’s governance arrangements. The...

EU unveils AI code of practice for companies

Posted on   |  by Foo Yun Chee
The European Commission on Thursday unveiled a draft code of practice aimed at helping firms comply with the European Union’s artificial intelligence rules and focused on copyright-protected content safeguards...

NSW auditor delays release of leaked cybersecurity report

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A damning audit exposing cybersecurity failings at four of New South Wales’ six local health districts will be kept under wraps until December after the draft report was leaked...