Author: Justin Hendry

UK eyes rapid ban on social media for under-16s

Posted on   |  by David Milliken and Sam Tabahriti
Britain could bring in an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16 as early as this year and close a loophole that left some AI chatbots outside...

Western Sydney to house nation’s first chip packaging plant

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s first commercial semiconductor packaging facility will be built in western Sydney, creating a rare national capability in a strategically critical part of the global chip supply chain. NSW...

Andrew Charlton readies frameworks to diffuse AI benefits

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Albanese government will forge a “clear-eyed” approach to AI regulation that ensures the technology benefits ordinary Australians, Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy Andrew Charlton...

NSW digital work systems laws pass despite union power concerns

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Businesses will be held accountable for digital workplace systems that impose unrealistic targets for workers under landmark laws passed by NSW Parliament on Thursday night. Despite fierce industry opposition...

Govt claws back another $2.4m in MMI grants

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The federal government has recovered another $2.4 million from companies that received Modern Manufacturing Initiative grants, bringing total clawbacks from the Morrison-era program to more than $44 million. Nearly...

Agencies keeping ASD in the dark on cyber incidents

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Chronic underreporting of cybersecurity incidents has taken hold across the federal government, with most agencies failing to report the majority of incidents to Australia’s top cyber spy in each...

Govt begins ‘deep dive’ to revive wind turbine manufacturing

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Albanese government has begun consulting with industry on ways to revive homegrown manufacturing of wind turbines following the closure of Australia’s only domestic producer. Industry minister Tim Ayres...