White flag on 2030 tech jobs goal ‘deeply concerning’


The federal Opposition has slammed the government decision to quietly drop its goal of reaching 1.2 million tech jobs by 2030, labelling it “deeply concerning” and a worrying signal of its lukewarm commitment to the sector.

Shadow innovation minister Aaron Violi says the decision also raises real questions over why the government has “put up the white flag” with years still to go before the target date and amid rapid …

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