Tag: Queensland government

Qld bypassed its own rules for $64m in industry grants

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Nearly $64 million in grants bypassed the prescribed assessment processes for one of Queensland’s largest industry development funds at the direction of government, the state’s auditor-general has found. The...

QIMR Berghofer set for governance overhaul after 80 years

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
The Queensland government has moved to expand access to incentive payments through its flagship biomedical research institute as part of changes designed to improve accountability, flexibility and commercial outcomes....

QChat AI tool deployed without proper safeguards

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
The Queensland Audit Office has criticised the rollout of the state’s generative AI assistant, QChat, after finding the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) failed to implement basic...

Qld’s mammoth govtech fund looks for agility

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Queensland government’s new $1 billion digital fund is prioritising Software-as-a-Service and common platforms under the watch of a handful of public servants and a highly paid consultant. The...

$180m Sovereign Industry Development Fund opens in Qld

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
Defence, biofuels and biomedical industries are set for a major boost in Queensland, with the state government opening applications for its new $180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund. The...

Qld super mandate directs $50m to local startups

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
One of Queensland’s largest super funds will direct $50 million towards innovative startups under a new investment mandate designed to drive productivity. The mandate will see Brighter Super work...

Qld creates advisory council to steer manufacturing growth

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
A new industry-led advisory council has been set up by the Queensland government to strengthen the state’s manufacturing sector and lift supply chain resilience. The Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council...

Qld tips $1.2bn into digital govt, sovereign development

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Queensland will become the latest state to coordinate digital and IT investment through a centralised digital fund, announcing plans for a $1 billion Queensland Government Digital Fund. The new...