I believe we are living in divisive times. The people we have elected to lead us into the future seem unable to reach consensus on anything from immigration to...
Startups
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Australia’s Startup Muster is in the market for a new CEO following the departure of Julian Tol less than four months after being appointed to the role in June....
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Steve Baxter is getting out of the accelerator business, selling River City Labs and its associated startup programs to – of all people – the Australian Computer Society. The...
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This weekend’s GovHack event is set to be the biggest yet, with thousands expected to unite to demonstrate the potentials and opportunities on offer through the use of government...
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The South Australian government has cut a number of tech and innovation-focused programs as part of a major shift away from grants-based industry assistance. The incoming Liberal state government...
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned against an uncoordinated approach to digital identity, saying this would lead to “inefficiencies” and security risks. Addressing the Business Banking Summit last...
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The NSW government is on track to have four million MyServiceNSW active online account holders by next year, improving the state’s case for evolving it from a handy way...
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The NSW government might be developing plans to invest $2 billion on new sporting stadiums in Sydney. But there are no concrete plans to build next-generation infrastructure for the...
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Industry groups from the tech and startup sectors must focus more on productive services for their members, rather than lobbying government for increased support, according to Innovation and Science...
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It may not happen overnight, but Australia’s efforts to develop a universal digital identity to streamline and eliminate costs involved in hundreds, if not thousands, of transactions between individuals...
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Focus has moved away from the Digital iD project at Australia Post, with a reduction in funding and staff changes, InnovationAus.com understands. Multiple sources have confirmed that focus has...
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The Digital Transformation Agency remains an executive agency in the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio with no change to ministerial responsibility. This is despite the Minister for Digital Transformation...
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The Queensland government will review the state’s current innovation policy in a move to ensure any future programs are prepared for future economic, social, and community challenges caused by...
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The federal government would do better making “big bets” on technology and moonshot industries, rather than just dishing out startup grants as a route to kick-starting innovation in Australia,...