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New cloud hub a ‘milestone’ for Victoria

The opening of a new cloud computing hub in Melbourne is a milestone in the digital transformation of Victoria, according to the state’s Treasurer Tim Pallas. Singapore-based managed services provider...

Victorian govt provides $180m for digital services

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Victorian government will invest $180 million in digital service delivery and $51 million to improve cybersecurity in the public sector as part of the 2021-22 state budget. Treasurer...

Victoria invests $179m in innovation precinct

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
A new centre of innovation will be established at the old Holden factory on the outskirts of the Melbourne CBD with $180 million in funding from the Victorian government....

Victoria hunts for $50m venture fund manager

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Victorian government is on the hunt for a private manager for its $50 million venture growth fund, which aims to use venture debt to fill a funding gap...

‘Part privatisation’ of VicRoads tech system criticised

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Victorian government’s decision to “part-privatise” key elements of VicRoads has been criticised by the services union, which called on the plan to be scrapped and the tech work...

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....