Communications minister Michelle Rowland took the unprecedented step this week of intervening in the upcoming shutdown of Telstra and Optus’ 3G networks to ensure that more is done to...
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Any R&D strategy developed by the federal government should focus on supporting intellectual property that can be licensed to overseas manufacturers rather than creating local mass production, according to...
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The federal government is being urged to tear up billions of dollars’ worth of agreements with IBM, SAP and other foreign tech giants in a bid to close off...
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The Albanese government’s signature Buy Australian Plan and the newly-created Future Made in Australia Office (FMiAO) have made no material difference to the experience of local tech SMEs selling...
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The federal government will consider widening the defence export controls regime to capture the supply of any goods and services that may prejudice the national interest and new $50...
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The state-wide rollout of South Australia’s school management system has blown out by $47 million and is set to climb higher as the government re-doubles efforts on a rollout...
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The federal government on Wednesday opened applications for science diplomacy grants that were announced nearly three years ago. The grants get going after surviving a cut in last year’s...
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Australia’s industry development and economic well-being is being held back by a lack of strategy and bold, long-term funding, according to advocacy group Science and Technology Australia’s new president,...
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The head of Breakthrough Victoria has rejected claims of excessively high operating costs at the state’s $2 billion investment fund, saying the expenses are almost identical to that of...
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A week away from the anniversary of NSW Labor’s first year in power, it’s time to offer some help on innovation, science and technology, industry and trade. Unfortunately, the...
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Zero Petroleum, a British manufacturer of hydrogen-based synthetic fuels, could be commercially manufacturing from South Australia by 2026 after signing an MoU agreement with the state government to explore...
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The Albanese government’s in-house consulting unit is hunting new talent to double its size and refine its services over the next year, this week posting roles for directors and...
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Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has issued mandatory transparency notices to six of the biggest digital platforms, compelling them to share details about how they mitigate access to terror and violent...
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Controversial changes to Australia’s Defence trade controls have torn through the committee process, receiving a green light more than a month ahead of schedule so a bill can be...