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NSW Digital ID continues under new govt

The Minns New South Wales government will continue the state’s digital ID push by continuing pilots for several components of the new scheme, including proof of age and working...

Australia should be regional tech leader: Singapore

Australia should lead Southeast Asia in pushing for green, bio and digital technology uptake as the international environment becomes increasingly multipolar, according to Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan....

Seizing the moment on quantum computing

Australia has been at the forefront of quantum research for decades. And while the sector has only been brought to public attention in the last few years, we’re now...

UNSW launches ClimateTech accelerator

A nearly $1 million ClimateTech accelerator program run by the University of New South Wales is now open for applications, with six startups to receive seed funding and mentorship...

Cyber resilience is more than just security: Infosys

A governmental and private sector focus on cybersecurity awareness is only one component towards creating sustainable cyber change. Building robust risk management frameworks and prioritising cyber investments to meet...

Dominello to lead UNSW-UTS digital trust research hub

Former New South Wales customer service and digital minister Victor Dominello will lead a new digital trust research initiative between the University of NSW and the University of Technology...

Biggest RDTI spend this financial year: Industry dept

The Research and Development Tax Incentive scheme is estimated to reach its highest total value this financial year, according to new data from the Department of Industry, Science and...

Govt overhauls Defence innovation programs with $3.4bn accelerator

Australia’s industry-facing defence innovation programs will be replaced by a new accelerator in a once-in-a-generation overhaul aimed at proving up critical technologies like quantum and hypersonics to fast-track their...

Senate committee green-lights Startup Year bill

The Senate’s education legislation committee has given the green light to the government’s plan to offer HECS-style loans for university students to launch innovative startups. But a likely challenge...

Australian experts want AI regulator, investigation of failures

The democratisation of high-risk artificial intelligence warrants global policy, a dedicated national regulator and a “black box” approach to forensically review failures, according to Australian experts. The public access...