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Q-CTRL opens new front with quantum sensing division

Sydney-based quantum startup Q-CTRL has officially launched its new quantum sensing division, which it says has already grown to become one of the largest in the world. Showcasing its...

Fostering cultural change in research-industry relationships

Universities are institutions where new ideas, independent and cutting-edge research thrive. The culture of universities is to push boundaries, stress test ideas and think outside the box.  But increasingly,...

Delivering a functional NDIS eMarket

The 2011 Productivity Commission Report into Disability Care and Supports, which led to the establishment of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), identified the need for a NDIS eMarket...

Huawei ban fueled souring trade relations: China Ambassador

The Turnbull government’s decision to ban Huawei from building Australia’s 5G network created a “huge disruption” to trade relations and sent “very negative messages” to the Chinese public that...

Controversial COVIDSafe app is finally scrapped

The controversial COVIDSafe app has been scrapped by new Health minister Mark Butler, who deemed it “no longer required” to control the spread of coronavirus. Launched two years ago...

Culture and creativity underpins innovation thinking

Arts, culture and creative expression are fundamental to Australian identity. International and Australian research indicates Australians’ high rate of participation in cultural and creative activities helps us develop a...

Marles ‘open minded’ on buying, not building, new subs

Defence minister Richard Marles says he is considering options to accelerate the development of a local nuclear-powered submarine building industry but won’t rule out entirely foreign-made vessels to plug...

Ken Henry and Heather Smith enlisted for NSW policy review

Former Treasury secretary Dr Ken Henry and former secretary to the federal Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Dr Heather Smith have been appointed with businessman Jeff Connolly by...

A simple fix for our broken govt technology procurement

The Innovation Papers’ invitation to provide a visionary reimagining of government Information and Communications Technology (ICT) procurement should have filled my life with sunshine. So why the disconsolate mien...

The art of executing effective technology policy

The oft-quoted management academic Peter Drucker once said, “Strategy is a commodity, execution is an art”. When it comes to Australia’s federal technology policy and regulatory landscape, it’s an...

Disinformation and misinformation, what’s in a name?

As has been written in these pages recently, disinformation is a global problem and one which is becoming ever more pressing. The impact on public discourse has affected the...

DTA readies new data centres panel arrangement

The Australian government is seeking data centre suppliers for its new panel arrangement to be in place early next year, after flagging a need for more genuine competition. Applications...