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Husic unveils draft National Science and Research Priorities

The Albanese government has issued its draft National Science and Research Priorities for consultation to focus research and funding on a set of defining challenges over the coming decade,...

Albanese outlines plan to deepen digital ties to ASEAN

Facilitating cross-border data flows and supporting interoperability of digital technology between Australia and Southeast Asian nations is a key focus of the Albanese government’s new economic strategy, which calls...

eConveyancing’s PEXA wants to delay opening its network

Market dominant electronic conveyancing provider PEXA is seeking another delay in the timeline for enabling competitors to interoperate with its systems, after complaining that the requirements are more difficult...

Danielle Wood takes top job at PC after first pick pulls out

Grattan Institute chief executive Danielle Wood will lead the Productivity Commission after the federal government’s first pick Chris Barrett turned down the appointment, instead taking up the role of...

Deloitte awarded WA advanced manufacturing hub contract

The proposed South West Advanced Manufacturing Technology Hub for Bunbury, Western Australia will enter the next phase of planning with Deloitte brought in to prepare a feasibility study and...

Crime-fighting AI research centre launches at Monash Uni

A new research centre focused on AI-powered law enforcement initiatives has been set up by the Australian Federal Police and Monash University. The AI for Law Enforcement and Community...

New ATO mainframe pushes IBM deal to $900m in nine months

IBM has secured almost $900 million in federal work through its renewed whole-of-government sourcing agreement in less than nine months, with a new mainframe at the Tax Office pushing...

Electronic signature law passes after years in limbo

A bill improving the technology neutrality of Australia’s corporate law, including allowing electronic signatures and virtual meetings, has passed both houses of Parliament with bipartisan support. But the government...

Sydney startups team to bring quantum computers to life

Two of Sydney’s most promising quantum startups are teaming up on multi-million dollar research projects to suppress errors and increase commercial adoption of the promising technology. On Tuesday, quantum...

Bragg’s crypto bill rejected by Senate committee

A Senate committee has rejected legislation that would regulate cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia due to concerns over the operation of the reforms, despite supporting the consumer protections that such...