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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 amendments that bake in exemptions for...

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...

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 bill. Tabled by Assistant...

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 across the alliance....

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 industry...

Parliament launches second inquiry into AI

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,...

NSW trials sensor network for real-time flood data

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...

Deakin-led Trailblazer to fund more commercialisation projects

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...

Risks and rewards driving strategic modernisation

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...

Cicada-run biomedical incubator opens in Western Sydney

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...

Deep freeze: Consulting giants’ federal revenue smashed

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...

AIM to deliver Defence’s first drone-killing laser

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...