Author: Justin Hendry

Tech Council chief Damian Kassabgi heads for the exit

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Tech Council of Australia chief executive Damian Kassabgi will step down after just 16 months in the role, capping a tumultuous period for the country’s peak technology industry body....

Ex-envoy on US-Australia push to break China’s minerals grip

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The new Australia-US critical minerals pact will turbocharge efforts to build China-free supply chains and help weaken Beijing’s stranglehold on the sector, former senior diplomat Paul Myler says. But...

It is time to plan, not panic, about the quantum age

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Quantum computing is sounding less like a distant sci-fi dream these days, with the pace of investment and scientific advances bringing it closer to reality. These new quantum systems...

NSW puts final touches on next cyber strategy

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NSW’s refreshed cybersecurity strategy will strengthen governance and deliver critical support to all agencies across government, regardless of their size or location, according to the state’s cyber chief. Marie...

Australia, US sign landmark critical minerals deal

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Australia and the United States have signed a landmark critical minerals deal, with both countries to contribute at least US$2 billion (A$3.1 billion) to rare earths projects over the...

NSW agencies told to set authority limits on AI agents

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The New South Wales government has issued new “Australian-first” guidance directing public servants to set clear authority limits for AI agents and monitor their activity in real-time. The guidance,...

Australia’s AI future limited by copyright regime, OpenAI says

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Australia’s AI infrastructure opportunity does not hinge on copyright reforms to allow text and data mining for AI training, according to OpenAI’s vice-president of global affairs Chris Lehane. Speaking...

AWS’ feds contract doubles to $342m months after expiry

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The Digital Transformation Agency has nearly doubled the reported cost of its previous whole-of-government cloud contract with Amazon Web Services months after it ended and was replaced with a...