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Universities told to ‘harden’ against foreign interference threat

Australian universities need to do more to combat foreign interference, the Parliament’s bi-partisan national security committee warned Friday, recommending tighter guidelines for universities’ research, campus activities, appointments and funding....

Blockchain replacement for ASX CHESS hits fourth delay

The Australian Stock Exchange’s blockchain-based replacement for its clearing and settlement system CHESS has been delayed for a fourth time. The delay was announced in a project update on...

Labor backs govt regional NBN commitment, promises to go further

The federal Opposition has backed the Coalition’s $480 million regional internet commitment but pledged to go further and fix inefficiencies in the NBN’s satellite service. Shadow Communications minister Michelle...

Digital ministers agree to ‘explore’ national ID system

Australia’s digital and data ministers have agreed to “actively explore” a national digital identity system, stepping up the language of previous commitments ahead of Tuesday’s budget. The federal government...

Employee share reform a budget boost for local tech

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will on Tuesday unveil changes to employee share scheme regulation to make it easier for Australian companies to compete for talent, and to remove a ‘perverse’...

WA government commits $25.5m to bolster cybersecurity

The Western Australian government has committed $25.5 million to expand its cyber security services by hiring more staff, with the funding used to transform the Cyber Security Unit at...

Gig Guide: New ACCC chair begins term

New Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has begun her term as the first woman in the role, replacing Rod Sims after almost 11 years. Ms...

Qld, NSW, Vic reach interstate hydrogen highway agreement

The three eastern seaboard states have made a start on a project to build a “renewable hydrogen” highway, with the state governments of Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria...

Gilmour secures federal funding for $157m space facilities

A consortium known as the Australian Space Manufacturing Network and led by Gilmour Space Technologies has secured $52 million in federal funding to manufacture launch vehicles and satellites and...