New government report reveals fears that Australia will fall behind on AI
The Australian government has released two papers regarding AI in Australia, including dangers of us falling behind.
Tech Council says tech jobs are up despite mass layoffs
The latest report from the Tech Council of Australia reveals tech jobs are actually on the rise despite recent layoffs.
Of course Victor Dominello’s last ministerial speech was about Digital ID
Outgoing NSW minister for customer service and digital government, Victor Dominello, has used his final speech in office to advocate for Digital ID.
Australia’s 30% video game tax rebate is finally introduced to parliament
Australia's Digital Games Tax Offset (DGTO) is finally being introduced to parliament, offering a 30% rebate to Aussie video games developers.
What businesses need to know about Australia’s new $50 million data breach penalty reforms
Parliament has approved the $50 million fine increase for data breaches but there are some concerns. Here's what SMEs need to know.
The Tech Council of Australia says the industry has a diversity problem and more job investment is needed
The Tech Council of Australia wants to see more investment in skilled migration and mid-career tech transitions.
Jim Chalmers’ “restraint” in the budget didn’t extend to pricey transport projects
When it comes to transport infrastructure, the budget is remarkable not for how different it is to budgets past, but how similar.
Budget 2022: $100 million for critical minerals strategy to boost clean energy innovation
The Albanese government has announced that $50.5 million of the federal budget will be allocated to a new national critical minerals strategy to help bolster Australia's clean energy production.
Forget gap years, the government wants to HELP fund ‘startup years’ for uni students
The federal government is looking to introduce a new loan program for young entrepreneurs wanting to get their business ideas off the ground.
The Prime Minister wants Optus to pay for passport replacements
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took to Parliament to state that the telco should pay for victims to obtain new passports.
“Teal’ independents bring impressive CVs to Parliament, rather than years of political gaming
From Goldstein to Wentworth with many stops along the way, previous blue and red voters embraced a new colour, a new policy agenda and a new style of politician — professionally qualified beyond all measure.
John Durie: Economic challenges remain, but Albanese’s new government could make life simpler for small business
As dramatic as election night proved to be, the reality facing business today starts with an economy tipped to slow by 50%, rising interest rates and continued chronic skill shortages.
