Author: Justin Hendry

Govts must learn to ‘ride the wave’ of AI, minister says

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Governments must learn to “ride the wave” of artificial intelligence, according to NSW digital minister Jihad Dib, who has talked up the huge productivity benefits the technology presents. Speaking...

Legacy tech reaches ‘scary’ levels as govts look away

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A “scary” level of legacy tech debt is building in governments across the country as ministers put off costly upgrades to frontline systems trusted by thousands of public servants....

NSW govt unlocks new technology procurement guidance

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NSW public servants have been given the green light to look past off-the-shelf technology and pursue more innovative solutions in new guidance that makes it easier for agencies to...

Australia’s first Cybersecurity Bill passes Parliament

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Australia’s first standalone Cybersecurity Bill has passed into law, introducing a mandatory ransomware reporting regime and protections for businesses that cooperate with authorities in the aftermath of a cyber-attack....

Social media ban: Platforms could be left to ‘infer’ age

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Social media platforms could use information they already hold about an individual to infer whether that user is under 16, avoiding the need to collect further identification or biometric...

Storm of protest over ‘rushed’ social media ban bill

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The Albanese government has been roundly criticised for “rushing” the legislation for social media ban for under-16s through Parliament, with tech giants and digital rights groups denouncing the move....

EOS sells satcom play in $144m counter-drone tilt

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Electro Optic Systems has sold off its naval satellite communication subsidiary to UK-based defence tech company Cohort for $144 million to focus efforts on counter-drone technology.  The ASX-listed defence,...