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Banks leave Canberra behind on digital ID

Two of Australia’s biggest banks are forging ahead with a digital identity service in the absence of legislation for an economy-wide expansion of the federal government’s national digital identity...

VCs flock to $75m Queensland govt development fund

Venture capitalists are inundating a Queensland government fund announced four months ago to drive innovation in the state, seeking around 10 times the $75 million offered through more than...

BluGlass takes aim at semiconductor manufacturing

For Australian semiconductor developer BluGlass, the launch of its full set of product earlier this year was nearly two decades in the making. The company is commercialising its semiconductor...

Multinationals ‘gaming’ SME procurement rules: Bruce Billson

Multinational businesses are gaming Commonwealth Procurement Rules to maintain their tendering advantage over small and medium- sized enterprises, according to Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson....

Regulation finally coming for crypto exchanges

Crypto exchanges and other digital asset platforms will be subject to existing Australian financial services laws, requiring them to provide efficient, honest and fair services while managing conflicts of...

Twitter fined, Google warned over eSafety reporting

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has fined X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, more than $600,000 for failing to answer questions on the steps it is taking to...

New identity verification bill rushes to fill legal vacuum

Legislation intended to put some protections around the government’s identity verification services – including facial recognition – is being rushed and relies on outdated privacy protections, legal experts have...

Gig Guide: James Brown shoots for the stars in Senate bid

Inaugural Space Industry Association of Australia chief executive James Brown has stepped down to compete for selection as a federal senator for New South Wales. Mr Brown, who leaves...

First US contract win for Silentium Defence

Silentium Defence, a deep tech startup spun-out of the Defence department, has made the first sale of its passive radar system in the United States, as it prepares to...