Author: Justin Hendry

Innovation Blueprint: A long-term vision for NSW

Posted on   |  by David McClure
Innovation-intensive companies are a focus for economic policymakers because they make an outsized contribution to productivity growth and economic well-being.  This is well recognised by governments around the world....

Canberra’s AI transparency laggards fall in line

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Federal government agencies that missed a key AI transparency deadline earlier this year have now largely fallen into line, with just two mandatory declarations still outstanding across the public...

Victoria’s consulting spend back at 2018 levels

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Spending on external consultants in the Victorian government has returned to 2018 levels, with new data released by the state’s auditor-general showing a sharp drop off in work last...

Taking charge of our digital destiny with sovereign AI

Posted on   |  by Michael Gately
Imagine a future where Australia stands alongside other leaders in artificial intelligence, helping to shape the technology that’s changing our world. A future where we can use AI solutions...

Whole-of-govt tech mega-deals review gets underway

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The federal government has opened the consultation process for an independent review of its seven technology mega-deals, collectively worth more than a billion dollars each year. The review of...

SA defence precinct proposed to ‘cluster’ industry

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A vast new defence and aerospace precinct has been proposed for the outskirts of Adelaide, as the South Australian government looks to attract more defence industry investment. A 400...