Tag: DFAT

Details are scarce on Australia-UK critical technology deals

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
State and federal governments have declined to disclose details of recently signed international agreements purported to boost emerging industries and cross border trade with the United Kingdom. Last week,...

Gig Guide: more advisory work for Halton

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Former top public servant Jane Halton has scored more advisory work from the government, after concluding her work on the COVID-19 Commission. Ms Halton will be paid nearly $100,000...

DFAT cyber engagement strategy launched

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia has pledged $37.5 million to its regional neighbours to sure up their cyber defences and will seek to establish a new global agreement on responsible cyber behaviour, as...

DFAT cyber strategy delayed by ‘busy’ parliament

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The government is still yet to publish Australia’s 2020 international cyber engagement strategy, four months past its scheduled release and three and a half years on from the inaugural...

Dave Sharma on digital diplomacy

Posted on   |  by Aimee Chanthadavong
Australia’s former ambassador to Israel and Liberal candidate for the Sydney seat of Wentworth, Dave Sharma says Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is struggling to master...

The big push for 5G networks

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies has stepped up its efforts to participate in the upcoming roll-out of 5G networks in Australia by adding Malcolm Turnbull’s former cabinet secretary...

DFAT looks for global inspiration

Posted on   |  by James Riley
One of the most effective ways for Australia to engage with the Indo-Pacific region on international aid is through external collaboration, according to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade...

SF is the world’s softest landing pad

Posted on   |  by Michael Sainsbury
The Turnbull Government’s grandly named $11 million offshore initiative for Australian startups – the Global Innovation Program – will be firing on all five cylinders by October as the...
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