Citizens rightly expect governments to deliver seamless services, with digital the preferred mode for ease of accessibility and convenience. This is the case whether its for digital drivers’ licenses,...
The carbon footprint of the federal government’s vast technology estate should be measured as a first step toward incentivising agencies to redirect billions in spending to energy-efficient clouds and...
The Australian Information Industry Association has thrown its weight behind a backbench proposal for a Technology Assessment Office to help policymakers better understand the impact that emerging technologies could...
Industry bodies have cautiously welcomed Industry and Science minister Ed Husic’s eight appointments to National Reconstruction Fund board, with some reserving judgement until details on the investment mandate are...
A “double standard” has emerged in Australia’s technology regulations, with step-in powers for cyber spooks to take control of a company’s network similar to those at the heart of...
Federal government guidance developed to provide public servants with a steer on the use of generative artificial intelligence entrusts agencies as the “arbiter of what is acceptable”, according to...
Recent visits by the Australian and Indian Prime Ministers to each other’s country gives expression to Australia’s newfound relationship with India – a major power in the Indo-Pacific, the...
Small businesses wanting to take advantage of tax breaks for new technology worth $1 billion to the Budget bottom line are being told to delay their tax returns, with...
A $390 million early-stage commercialisation initiative designed to ready homegrown SMEs and startups for future investment through the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund has been widely praised by industry...
Digital rights groups have broadly embraced reforms to Commonwealth privacy laws put forward after a two-year review but say the proposals could still be “watered down“ by lobbyists in...