Author: Justin Hendry

$288m Budget cash splash for digital identity

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Albanese government will tip another $288.1 million into its digital identity program in Tuesday’s federal Budget to run pilots and beef up infrastructure, regulation and security in a...

NT to join southern states with digital driver’s licence

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Digital driver’s licences will be trialed in the Northern Territory before the end of next year, with the government announcing $20 million in funding to become the fifth jurisdiction...

‘Future-making’ Budget needs to show Australia how

Posted on   |  by Sandy Plunkett
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers is just days away from presenting his third Budget, one he says will prioritise cost of living relief and “future-making” in a net zero world....

Nurturing the skills economy promises big returns

Posted on   |  by Dr Sarah Jones
Australia is at a crucial juncture in its economic trajectory. As the global tech and economic landscapes continue to transform global labour markets, the need for workforces with new...

Time to shine: 2024 InnovationAus Awards entries open

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Entries to the InnovationAus Awards for Excellence 2024 are now open, kicking off a six-month program of celebration to showcase Australia’s best and brightest entrepreneurs and innovators.  Now in...

$12m AI research boost in South Australia

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s largest university-based machine learning research group will grow to support more than 50 new projects after receiving a $12 million funding injection from its university and government backers....

Porn and technology are intertwined: So are the regulations

Posted on   |  by David Havyatt
In the press conference following National Cabinet on family and domestic violence last week, the Prime Minister and Minister for Communications announced three measures aimed at addressing online pornography....