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Denholm-led panel hits back at SERD criticism

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Robyn Denholm-led panel that reviewed Australia’s R&D system has hit back at criticisms that its landmark report is too university-centric, insisting universities are far from its “centre of...

CSIRO restructure more about industry than science

Posted on   |  by James Riley
For a first-time speaker at the National Press Club this week, CSIRO chief executive Doug Hilton did a remarkably good job, given that he overseen the forced departure of...

Australia deepens quantum ties with Japan

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia and Japan have agreed to work closely on quantum technology development, including access to research infrastructure and industry partnerships, as Tokyo pours billions into the technology. The closer...

Govt targets new consumer protections for AI

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The federal government will investigate new consumer protections for artificial intelligence to address risks such retail surveillance pricing and agentic commerce models. An investigation of potential options for consumer...

No modelling on startup impact before CGT overhaul

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Treasury cannot pinpoint any modelling conducted before the federal budget on how capital gains tax reforms would affect startups, in the latest sign the federal government rushed the sweeping...