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Technical skills are not enough for sustained innovation

Technology-oriented businesses, be they startups, high-growth, or mature, require a mix of skills to succeed and prosper. Moreover, the required skills mix will evolve and change at various stages...

Gershon 2.0: Services Aus cuts 1000 tech contractors

As many as 1000 technology contractors have been let go at Services Australia amid the federal government’s push to reduce its external workforce and following the end of several...

Eleventh hour extension for ATO director IDs

The Tax Office is giving company directors an extra two weeks to apply for its new compulsory director ID program, with around 700,000 yet to sign up ahead of...

Potential AUKUS benefits still facing barriers

AUKUS stakeholders have warned the trilateral security pact faces many barriers beyond nuclear submarines, flagging fundamental issues around talent, export controls and culture in a new report released on...

Germany-Aust green hydrogen accord adds new significance

Whatever strategic importance had been placed on the Australia-Germany Hydrogen Accord signed in 2021 has taken on significantly greater urgency as 2022 has unfolded. The naked aggression of Russia’s...

Gig Guide: Industry department finalises executive line up

The Department of Industry, Science, and Resources has made three executive appointments at the deputy secretary level, all of which have transferred from senior executive service band two roles...

‘Flawed’ data breach penalty laws pass Parliament

Legislation that significantly increases fines against companies for privacy breaches has sailed through Parliament with support from the Opposition, despite enduring concerns around the operation and practicality of the...

Demand for digital skills to grow 16% by 2026

Demand for digital skills will be second only to health and care skills over the next four years, while the demand for ‘leading-edge’ green occupations is likely to be...

Govt awards $25m in grants from cybersecurity skills fund

Up to $25.4 million in grants have been awarded under the second round of the Cyber Security Skills Partnership Innovation Fund, just weeks after the federal government was charged...