For centuries, human beings have relied on patents to encourage and protect innovation. The electric light was patented, the phonograph, television, WiFi and Nespresso capsules. But many inventions were...
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The push for more effective policies that support the needs of startups must centre on the job creation potential of these high-growth tech companies, StartupAus chief executive Alex McCauley...
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There has never been a more exciting time to be involved in the technology sector, with opportunities for tech-driven innovation – and in particular data-driven innovation – across the...
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There has never been a more exciting time to be involved in the technology sector, with opportunities for tech-driven innovation – and in particular data-driven innovation – across the...
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The government’s robo-debt about-face was made just two weeks before the legality of the scheme is set to be tested in Federal Court, and the day before the writ...
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The Australian Computer Society has made an undertaking not to proceed with a corporate restructuring until the matter had been put to a full hearing of the Federal Court,...
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With government expected to formally respond to the ACCC’s landmark digital platforms inquiry in the coming weeks, pressure must be maintained on the world’s biggest tech companies to ensure...
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Parliamentarians must work to improve their understanding of technology issues in order to improve the quality debate and avoid a repeat of the controversial encryption and metadata laws, according...
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The Commonwealth has unveiled new guidelines for consumer Internet of Things devices that aim to ensure security is baked in by design. The draft voluntary security guidelines consist of...
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The federal government has abandoned the “two worst parts” of robo-debt as part of a major back-down on the controversial scheme. Under the changes, Centrelink will no longer issue...
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A rebel group of Australian Computer Society members have commenced proceedings in the Federal Court seeking to overturn resolution to corporatise the association, citing “significant irregularities” that affected the...
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Automation at a corporate level is a “social imperative” that can help to address declining productivity around the world, according to a new Information Technology and Innovation Foundation report....
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A Fair Work challenge against UberEats will have “enormous” implications for the regulation of the gig economy, according to Transport Workers Union national secretary Michael Kaine. The Transport Workers...
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The government must launch a large-scale public awareness campaign to counter “misinformation” about the health risks associated with 5G technology, Australia’s largest telecommunications company says. The House of Representatives...