Tag: Scott Morrison

How the major parties’ election tech promises stack up

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Australians will head to the polls on Saturday following a long election campaign which was largely devoid of tech-focused policy and promises until the final week. While there were...

Coalition promises $454m more for ‘Ghost Bat’ drones

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A re-elected Coalition government would pour a further $454 million into the Loyal Wingman autonomous aerial vehicle program being developed by the Royal Australian Air Force and Boeing. The...

Greens push for Future of Work Commission

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal Greens will push for the establishment of a Future of Work Commission, with a focus on the gig economy, automation and digitalisation. Greens Leader Adam Bandt unveiled...

Govt unveils $145m supply chain shore up

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Coalition announced $145 million in manufacturing, supply chain and research commercialisation investments on Friday, including new facilities, the latest ‘Trailblazer’ university, supply chain monitoring programs, and a strategic...

Composites manufacturing CRC stumped up with $70 million

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
A sovereign manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre focusing on automation for composites will be established with just under $70 million in funding as part of a Coalition election campaign pitch....