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Ed Husic all quiet on the quantum EoI front

Industry and Science minister Ed Husic has declined to comment on reports of a ‘secret’ process designed to accelerate Australia’s acquisition of a quantum computer, saying instead that he...

RDTI claims return to pre-pandemic levels

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The value of claims through the research and development tax incentive (RDTI) scheme’s non-refundable tax offset is estimated to return to pre-pandemic levels this financial year. The non-refundable tax...

Women in STEM groups warn of approaching funding cliff

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Women in STEM groups are warning of an approach cliff for federally funded programs designed to encourage women into science and technology, with the government unlikely to commit to...

Fifth Queensland Chief Entrepreneur appointed

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Regional businesswoman and Order of Australia recipient Julia Spicer has been named Queensland’s new Chief Entrepreneur, replacing incumbent chief Wayne Gerard in the voluntary role. Ms Spicer, who is...

Recognise the importance of innovation: Danielle Wood

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Grattan Institute chief executive Danielle Wood has opened the Jobs and Skills Summit by urging attendees to recognise the importance of boosting innovation to support full employment, among other...

Australia lags OECD on AI and data productivity

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal Productivity Commission says Australian businesses lag other developed economies in the adoption of productivity boosting data analytics and AI tools despite a relatively high uptake of cloud...

Raby: China is still a struggle

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australia’s former Ambassador to China Geoff Raby is now chairman of Australian technology firm Smartrans Ltd amongst a raft of other, mainly China related, board positions, but cautions that...