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Victoria eyes Israeli health innovation hub

The Victorian government is among a consortium of partners collaborating with Israel’s leading medical research center on establishing a new digital health innovation centre in the state. Sheba Medical...

Consultation opens on draft laws on misinformation

Communications minister Michelle Rowland has released draft legislation that would give the Australian Media and Communications Authority new powers to hold social media platforms and others accountable for harmful...

New inquiry to probe Big Four model, governance ‘gaps’

Parliament has launched another inquiry into consultants, this time scrutinising the structure and culture of the sector currently dominated by a handful of large firms that receive billions in...

UK watchdog blocks Cochlear’s rival buy

The UK competition regulator has knocked back Cochlear’s full takeover of a major rival but will allow the Australian company to buy part of the business. However, the local...

Air Force Commander to lead national cybersecurity efforts

Air Force Commander Darren Goldie will lead the federal government’s cybersecurity incident response efforts as its inaugural national cybersecurity coordinator. Air Vice-Marshall Goldie will take up the role leading...

Senate committee looks at Defence support for local industry

The Senate’s Defence, Foreign Affairs and Trade Legislative Committee has set up an inquiry into the performance of the Defence department in supporting the capacity and capability of Australia’s...

$22bn clean energy and tech tax bill passes Parliament

A $1.5 billion tax incentive package for businesses to buy technology and train staff has cleared Parliament in the final sitting days of the financial year, but a delay...

Govt’s Startup Year starts up

HECS-style loans for university students to launch innovative startups will be offered from next year after legislation passed Parliament on Thursday with the support of the Greens and independents....

NSW ‘Landing Pad’ targets foreign tech companies

New South Wales will get its first International Landing Pad before the end of the year, with the Minns government seeking to use it to attract new technology businesses...