Australia will have dedicated privacy, information and freedom of information watchdogs next year after the Albanese government announced the appointments of state regulator Elizabeth Tydd and human rights lawyer...
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The Executive Summary of the Treasury Consultation Paper on Merger Reform states the central premise of the paper as: In Australia, productivity growth has slowed over a long period,...
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Realising Australia’s potential as an innovation leader is a concerted effort. Educators, mentors and program facilitators must help more researchers understand the power of their research — and use...
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Earlier this year, Industry and Science minister Ed Husic stated that he wants Australia to have a high-performing innovation ecosystem where universities, research institutes, government agencies and big corporations...
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UNSW will begin recruiting students for its Startup Year program this week in anticipation of an official approval for places for the government pilot within weeks. Students will pay...
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The former Member for Wentworth Dave Sharma has won the Senate seat left vacant through the retirement of former foreign affairs minister Marise Payne. Mr Sharma is well known...
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Federal police were issued three warrants to secretly assume control of a person’s online account last financial year to gather evidence about death threats and child abuse material, according...
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Professional associations covering artists, authors and publishers have hit out at calls by big tech firms for Australia to water down its copyright law, and to allow for cheap...
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Rohan McDougall is the new director of the Curtin University-led Critical Minerals and Resources Technology Trailblazer, after former director Dr Ross Waring resigned. Mr McDougall will retain his role...
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More than a decade after its introduction, the research and development tax incentive has been “life-changing” for Australia’s biotech industry and an example of how effective long-term consistent policy...
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Facing rapidly escalating cyber threats, Australia’s cybersecurity landscape demands a decisive and strong response. The Australian Government’s 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy, while a big step forward, grossly underestimates the...
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Australia will “advance mutually beneficial cooperation” with Indonesia on the electric vehicle supply chain, including in battery manufacturing and critical minerals processing to lessen the current reliance on China....
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IBM’s whole of government agreement is approaching $1 billion less than a year after it was announced, with the Tax Office tacking on another $29 million for licences and...
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The New South Wales Digital Government minister on Wednesday said artificial intelligence, cyber, digital credentials and inclusion would be the core themes of a new digital strategy being prepared...