Controversial legislation that creates a licence-free environment for technology sharing between Australia and the United States and United Kingdom has passed Parliament with amendments that bake in exemptions for...
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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...
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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 bill. Tabled by Assistant...
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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 across the alliance....
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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 industry...
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Parliament has launched a second inquiry into artificial intelligence, this time to probe general issues presented by the disruptive technology, following a government-supported push by the Greens. The inquiry,...
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The New South Wales government has begun a trial of network sensing technology on two major rivers in Sydney that promises to deliver more reliable flood and storm intelligence...
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Deakin University is calling for expressions of interest from businesses wanting to invest in research and commercialisation projects as part of its Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub. Co-contribution...
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The rapidly evolving business landscape, the significant rise in cyber threats and the diminishing pool of legacy system experts are prompting immediate action for strategic modernisation. Gartner research...
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A new biomedical incubator run by Cicada Innovations has opened in New South Wales, offering a workspace and support services for research projects, pre-revenue startups, and established businesses. The...
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The Albanese government has agreed to amend its proposed digital identity laws to ensure the private sector can join the scheme within two years in a bid to head...
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A visa platform was quietly built in-house at the Department of Home Affairs last year after a series of costly outsourcing projects fell over. The new platform, built at...
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The value of federal contracts awarded to global consulting giants plunged by more than $1.1 billion between the 2021 and 2023 calendar years, according to tender data collated by...
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Melbourne-based AIM Defence has landed a $5.4 million contract for the sale of counter-drone lasers, representing the Australian Defence Force’s first acquisition of a prototype directed energy weapon for...