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Research translation needs bipartisan support: Marles

Labor is open to a long-term bipartisan approach to Australia’s research commercialisation challenge, which deputy Opposition leader Richard Marles this week described as “the single most important piece of...

Why won’t this govt talk about software?

There is something perplexing about the way our federal government talks about industry development policy, according to Brisbane-based AI scale-up Max Kelsen chief executive Nick Therkelson-Terry. It never talks...

Science policy options for the New World Order

For the first time in Australia’s history, its most significant partner for science collaboration will be a country other than America, according to a new ANU paper calling for...

Defence urges bold new research collaborations

Australia’s chief defence scientist has urged Australian universities and researchers to partner with Defence to support Australia’s “bolder” defence posture, as the government questioned the value of its traditional...

Govt seeks foreign investment tech platform

The federal government has gone to the market for a tech provider to develop a new foreign investment IT platform to replace the existing system, which has “not kept...

Huawei ban to blame for icy relations: China

The Australian government’s “unethical” and “illegal” ban of China’s global technology brand Huawei had contributed significantly to the deterioration of relations between the two nations, a senior Chinese diplomat...

Victoria’s EV tax policy ‘worst in world’

A group of manufacturers and industry groups have slammed Victoria’s proposed tax on EV owners as the “worst electric vehicle policy in the world”, and called on the upper...

Govt flags ‘technology neutral’ law reforms

The government plans to introduce legislative reforms this year to make Australia’s laws “technology neutral” and make permanent many of the digital communications allowances introduced during the pandemic. Treasurer...

CSIRO action and more cash for energy future

The federal government and CSIRO have announced new funding and new initiatives to drive research and investment in future energy systems. On Wednesday Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced $540...

DFAT cyber engagement strategy launched

Australia has pledged $37.5 million to its regional neighbours to sure up their cyber defences and will seek to establish a new global agreement on responsible cyber behaviour, as...

Celebrate success to drive innovation ambition: Simmons

Quantum physicist and 2018 Australian of the Year Michelle Simmons has warned of a ‘cultural insecurity’ in Australia about creating companies, stemming from a lack of awareness and pride...

Victoria commits $50m to mRNA vaccine facility

The Victorian government has committed $50 million to support the manufacture of mRNA vaccines in the state because of global vaccine supply insecurity. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are the...

Govt co-invests $8.4m to commercialise Australian IP

Twelve companies have shared in $8.4 million in co-investment from the government in the latest round of its Accelerating Commercialisation grant program. Announced Tuesday by Industry Minister Christian Porter,...

A reasonable robot in the eyes of the law

Whether it’s driving a car, making a medical diagnosis by referencing a database of historical cases, finding potential new drugs, or playing chess, artificial intelligence is increasingly performing tasks...