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$20m NT venture capital fund launched

A $20 million venture capital fund has been set up by the Northern Territory government and the Paspalis Corporation to support local innovation. The territory government is...

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We should follow US FCC on broadband benchmarks

In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has raised the broadband internet speed benchmark to at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. This decision...

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$1bn solar manufacturing package in upcoming budget

The federal government will set aside $1 billion in subsidies and grants to support solar panel manufacturing across the entire value chain as part of a new Australian Renewable Energy...

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CSIRO argues the case for local AI foundation models

Researchers at Australia’s national science agency are “bullish” on the potential productivity gains to be had from developing foundation AI models in Australia, and say that...

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ITAR barriers come down as AUKUS tech trade reforms pass

Controversial legislation that creates a licence-free environment for technology sharing between Australia and the United States and United Kingdom has passed Parliament with...

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Economic dynamism inquiry recommends overhaul of panels

The federal government should review its use of panels in relation to the procurement of both goods and professional services and look for ways to increase opportunities for a wider...

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PM’s net-zero policy coordinator will make NRF referrals

The Net Zero Economy Authority’s role in coordinating net-zero industry policy will include investment referrals to the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, according to a new...

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First AUKUS innovation challenge launches

The first trilateral AUKUS innovation challenge has launched in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom to find military technologies that solve electronic warfare problems...

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Procurement reform: A huge opportunity to build capability

Procurement reform remains a “huge opportunity” for the federal government to better harness the power of its $70 billion annual spending on goods and services to drive specific...