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Space-based defence surveillance stars in NSW funding round

Seven space projects focused on improving defence surveillance capabilities will share more than $1 million in grant funding from the NSW state government, while two new seed projects share...

Microsoft shareholders push for better tax transparency

Investors managing more than $506 billion in assets will push tech giant Microsoft to provide greater transparency of its tax practices around the world, including in Australia. Pensions &...

Tech and data part of Qld govt’s accountability problems

Missing data sharing policies, a government digital strategy not publicly updated since 2017, and a damaging reliance on consultants have been highlighted in a damning review of accountability within...

Digital platform regulators set priorities for the next year

Digital transparency, the examination of algorithms and their impact, and increased collaboration between agencies have been identified as 2022-23 priorities for the Digital Platform Regulators Forum, a collective of...

BaxterIP and the future of metaverse watercoolers

As the potential of shared virtual work environments continues to be bandied about, one local law firm has recently introduced a browser-based system to enhance the hybrid working experience,...

Mapping support for women in STEM, a new initiative

As part of a campaign to drive the sector toward gender equity, InnovationAus.com is undertaking a project to map every organisation supporting women in STEM, from those running education...

NSW semiconductor bureau locked with unis, CSIRO

A $6 million semiconductor bureau to be established in central Sydney will provide local companies with services and connections into the booming global market as part of a state...

WA future health fund seeks new research initiatives

The latest program under the Western Australian government’s Future Health Research and Innovation fund calls on members of the community to propose their own research and innovation initiative. Through...