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3G shutdown in spotlight after minister intervenes

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...

IP licence exports key to R&D strategy: STA

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...

Review backs defence control lens for all tech exports

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...

SA schools system upgrade blows out by $47m

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...

Science diplomacy grants open after lengthy wait

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...

Renewed calls for R&D boost: Science Meets Reality

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,...

Breakthrough Victoria rejects high-cost fund claims

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...

Turbocharging NSW innovation will need brave reforms

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...

British synthetic fuel producer proposes SA production facility

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...

Canberra’s in-house consultancy reloads as demand grows

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...