Tag: Richard Marles

Search for first Defence research centre begins at last

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Almost two years after promising a network of university-based research centres to accelerate research and development, Defence has only just begun the process of establishing the first. Defence Research...

Australia presses Washington to lift AUKUS tech transfer

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia is pressing US lawmakers to include new AUKUS technology transfer provisions in defence legislation that could pass this year, in a move that would extend the reach of...

‘Historic’ $2.5bn deal to supply Canada with radar tech

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia has signed its largest-ever defence export deal, booking $2.5 billion in the first phase of a contract to provide Canada with its cutting-edge Over the Horizon Radar technology....

Gig Guide: KPMG braces for backlash as Yates waves bye-bye

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Andrew Yates has resigned as chief executive of KPMG Australia after months of scrutiny over the consultancy giant’s handling of whistleblower allegations it misused confidential data. Mr Yates and...

Marles sidesteps speculation of AUKUS drone sub deal

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Speculation is mounting that Melbourne-based C2 Robotics could be in line for a role in a new AUKUS underwater drone initiative, with a government announcement expected as soon as...

Private capital to improve Defence industry outcomes: AIDN

Posted on   |  by David Allen
The government’s move to attract more private capital into Defence spending has the potential drive a major scale-up of Australian military technology, the Australian Industry and Defence Network says,...

Australia must reset its relationship with science: Deputy PM

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s “cultural relationship with science” needs to change, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said this week, igniting new optimism that the upcoming budget will lay new foundational footings for...