Tag: Tim Pallas

Victorian budget ‘sets new bar’ for tech support

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Victorian budget “sets a new bar” for government support of technology and startups and has been broadly welcomed by leading figures in the sector. Treasurer Tim Pallas unveiled...

Electric vehicle tax is bad policy, denies reality

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
A new tax in Victoria on the use of electric vehicles is a bad policy that will disincentive use of the technology and put Australia even further behind the...

It’s raining money in Victoria’s first tech budget

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Victorian budget marks a “fundamental shift” in the state government’s support for technology and innovation, with billions of dollars in funding coming in the form of research translation...

Victoria to launch $25m venture growth fund

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Victorian government will launch a $25 million venture growth fund in an effort to keep startups in the state, a significant policy shift on tech for the state...

Victorian gig economy inquiry delayed

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Victoria’s “unprecedented” inquiry into the gig economy has been delayed by three months as the state government grapples with its role in regulating the controversial sector and protecting workers....

Vic gov’t lobbies feds on skills

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Victoria Government is lobbying its federal counterparts for significant reforms to skilled migration programs to give local tech companies better access to global tech talent. Victorian Treasurer Tim...

Budget boost for Vic tech startups

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Victorian budget will provide further funding for local tech companies and improve the talent pipeline in the state, Minister for Innovation Philip Dalidakis said. While lacking many new...

Vic budget lands $90m tech boost

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Victorian Government’s push to attract large international tech firms to set up shop in Melbourne has received a $90 million boost as part of the state’s 2017-18 budget....
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