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Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels

New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy...

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Diminished sovereign capability could cost you everything

Picture this. You’re standing beside a loved one’s hospital bed. The doctor has just told you that they know how to treat your loved one, but can’t because the hospital is out of...

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Bill to split energy regulator from consumer watchdog arrives

The Australian Energy Regulator will be separated from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission under new legislation that entered parliament more than a year since the split...

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Australia sees first drop in cybercrime reports

Reports of cybercrime to national authorities fell for the first time last year, ending a half decade of surging known incidents as the Albanese government ploughs $20 billion into...

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AUKUS hypersonics pact to boost ‘collective ability’

Australia will conduct a series of hypersonic vehicle tests with its AUKUS partners under a new agreement designed to accelerate the development of the dual-use technology. The...

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First NRF deal keeps mining company in Qld

The head of Australia’s $15 billion manufacturing fund says a pipeline of innovation investments will follow its debut equity deal for a Queensland mining equipment maker, and that...

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$160m in export grants allocated within hours

A new digital portal built for Austrade’s reformed ‘first-come, first-served’ export grants program processed hundreds of submissions for funding within hours...

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QIC jumps into $125m climate tech fund

Queensland’s sovereign wealth fund on Tuesday hopped into a $125 million climate technology venture capital fund, boosting the funding available to local startups while expanding its...

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ASCA inks $60m in contracts for long-term R&D

The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator has awarded more than $60 million in long-term R&D contracts to local quantum and defence tech companies, universities and the...