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AWS’ pursuit of Protected status

Amazon Web Services will not build dedicated facilities in Canberra to host sensitive government data, and is instead seeking Australian Signals Directorate sign-off to host citizen data to Protected-level...

Secret process for Vic Apple store

The Victorian government kept plans for a flagship Apple store at Federation Square secret from the public and Melbourne Council to protect the tech giant’s interests, and to ensure...

Labor calls for encryption caution

The federal opposition has urged for caution and proper consultation over the government’s contentious encryption bill. This led Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton to accuse Labor of “playing games”...

Unis partner for engineering hub

The University of NSW and Western Sydney University have partnered to build an engineering innovation hub in the heart of Parramatta in Sydney’s west to house a joint undergraduate...

Home Affairs on costly ‘grey hats’

The federal government’s new encryption-busting legislation is needed to avoid the use of expensive third-party vendor products to get the job done, the Department of Home Affairs has claimed....

Govt ups ante on net regulation

The internet is at a “turning point” and further regulation could be needed to keep tech giants in line, communications minister Mitch Fifield has said. Speaking at the Sydney...

Tech Precinct’s audacious plan

The industry’s thinking behind the development of the Central to Eveleigh Technology and Innovation Precinct is taking shape ahead on an expected formal unveiling by Premier Gladys Berejiklian next...

The Five Eyes of cyber partners

There is an underlying thread in the global media coverage of the cyber security sector that we are all in constant peril, lurching from one crisis to another, always...

Tech visa hits political turmoil

The federal government’s flagship innovation visa has been “effectively halted” due to the recent political turmoil in Canberra, with no visas issued more than a quarter of the way...

Vic govt eyes women VC fund

The Victorian government is considering directly funding female founders and entrepreneurs, as a new investor education service is launched in the state. Speaking at the launch of Scale Investors’...

Nokia, UTS open 5G skills centre

Nokia and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have partnered to launch a Nokia 5G Skills Accelerator training facility at the UTS Botany Tech Lab and Ultimo Data Lounge....

Data61 and CBA explore blockchain

Data61 and Commonwealth Bank (CBA) are on a research path to better understand the opportunities and constraints of a new kind of payment system known as “programmable money” developed through...

Encryption bill hits tech exports

The federal government’s proposed encryption laws could lead to a “national tragedy” for Australia’s $3 billion information technology and software exports, Internet Australia has warned. In an open letter...

Vic Liberals offer new startup policy

The Victorian Opposition has taken the wraps off its first innovation-focused policy in the lead-up to next month’s election, pledging $9 million in startup grants. Shadow innovation minister David...