Labor Senator and senior frontbencher Katy Gallagher will retain the Finance portfolio in the Albanese government’s second term, giving her control of whole-of-government technology and keenly anticipated procurement reforms....
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The Queensland government will review its procurement policy and establish more pathways for small local firms and innovative suppliers through a $100 million small and family business push outlined...
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A review of the national public sector data sharing scheme has put the inclusion of the private sector, law enforcement and compliance activity back on the table, three years...
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The US Department of Justice has proposed that Alphabet’s Google divest its AdX advertising marketplace and ad server DFP, a court filing showed on Monday (Tuesday AEST), after a...
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CSIRO deputy chief executive Kirsten Rose is set to leave the national science agency after almost five years to join the energy market operator in her home state of...
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Even within a landslide victory of the scale achieved in the reelection of the Albanese government, Ed Husic’s performance in his western Sydney electorate of Chifley was a standout....
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The NSW government has temporarily paused negotiations with SAP for a renewed software sourcing agreement as it develops a new strategy for shared services technology. The pause on talks,...
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The European Union and France on Monday announced half a billion euros worth of incentives to lure scientists to the continent, seeking to profit from US President Donald Trump’s...
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Australia’s fledgling green hydrogen sector and its backers have welcomed the Albanese government’s comprehensive election win, which keeps ambitions of a globally competitive export industry afloat. A change in...
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AI-powered defence startup Anduril Industries on Monday said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ireland-based tactical communications systems maker Klas. Anduril, along with software maker Palantir...
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Champions of tech and science policy have mostly survived the federal election, but Labor’s thumping win and a handful of retirements will see some bow out amid a period...
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With Anthony Albanese and Labor claiming a decisive victory at the weekend’s election, attention now turns to the second-term government’s ambitious agenda for the next three years. Buffeted by...
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Eight Queensland startups were selected to showcase their technology to the NRL and rugby league fans as part of a program designed to boost fan engagement, athlete performance and...
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The sheer scale of Labor’s historic 2025 election victory delivers Anthony Albanese a mandate to “double-down” on his government’s industrial ambition and the opportunity to reshape the nation’s research...