Author: Justin Hendry

New export control regime captures quantum computing

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Australia has imposed strict export controls on quantum computing technology for the first time, exposing local industry to onerous new rules and harsh criminal offences that threaten the future...

Manufacturing SMEs: Chasing certainty in GenAI and cyber

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The million-dollar question about the return on investment of cybersecurity and generative AI (GenAI) for manufacturing SMEs’ may finally flicker with an answer on the APAC horizon. “’If we...

Up to 500 jobs to go at CSIRO’s enterprise arm

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Australia’s national science agency CSIRO will cut up to 500 staff from its enterprise services arm as part of restructure designed to reduce labour and operating costs by $100...

APS leaders to be schooled in digital as tech wrecks pile up

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Federal public servants tasked with leading digital government projects will undergo mandatory training from next year, after a series of high-profile tech wrecks across Canberra. As GovERP becomes the...

Privacy bill delayed amid busy legislative agenda

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New laws for a long-awaited overhaul of Australia’s outdated privacy regime have been delayed, with the federal government now targeting next month to introduce the legislation. The laws, which...

Nina Jankowicz: AI’s new target is women in power

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Misogynistic tactics, including deepfake pornography, are being weaponised in elections to discredit women in power and create discord, according to global disinformation expert Nina Jankowicz. “Over 10 per cent...

SA’s first state-owned satellite launches

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South Australia’s first state-owned and manufactured research satellite has launched into low-Earth orbit, hitching a ride on a SpaceX smallsat rideshare program mission over the weekend. The launch on...

DTA in talks with Microsoft over future Copilot use

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The Digital Transformation Agency is in talks with Microsoft to extend the volume sourcing discounts enjoyed on its products to Copilot long-term following an APS-wide trial of the artificial...

Tassie lifts cap on govt investment to $35m

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The Tasmanian government has lifted its financial cap on strategic co-investments to $35 million in a bid to boost economic growth and jobs amid national and international economic headwinds....