There is a role to play for the federal government in protecting Australians from the dangers of cryptocurrencies and ensuring the associated benefits can be properly realised, according to...
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A $560 million cobalt mining and processing project near Broken Hill has been granted Major Project Status by the federal government in recognition of its national significance, paving the...
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The $1.3 billion manufacturing grants program is being used as an “election slush fund” by the federal government, with delays in unlocking funding creating a potential national security risk,...
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In its pre-budget submission, the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has outlined 24 policy recommendations for the federal government to secure its target of making Australia a leading digital...
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A strategic approach to science skills is needed to create a “new era of economic opportunity” built on the federal government’s $2.2 billion research commercialisation plan, the president of...
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Fortescue has announced the development of an electric train that recharges itself using gravity, as the Australian resources giant finalises its acquisition of UK-based Williams Advanced Engineering. Fortescue is...
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A pair of former Hostplus investment specialists have been appointed to run the Victorian government’s $120 million “fund of funds”, which will provide capital to early-stage startups in the...
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A review has been launched into the Big Tech media bargaining code, before the federal government has formally activated it. The News Media Bargaining Code came into effect in...
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A Senate report has cast doubt on Australia’s ability to avoid a ship building industry “valley of death” because of uncertainty over whether nuclear powered submarines can be built...
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A project aimed at making South Australia the largest plant protein manufacturer in the country has landed the first large grant from the federal government’s manufacturing fund, just weeks...
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In the third decade of the 21st century, the digital chasm has been crossed. But not as anticipated or predicted. The Ukraine crisis is a demonstration of the power...
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As the ground broke on the world’s largest electrolyser production facility, Fortescue Future Industries chairman Andrew Forrest announced Tattarang’s $3 billion acquisition of the largest renewables farm in the...
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The national batteries industry could generate more than $7 billion annually by 2030 if the government adopts a number of initiatives to back the growing sector, according to the...
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When the Consumer Data Right (CDR) legislation came into effect, it was a win for consumers in the banking and finance sector. Consumers could control how their data was...