Author: Brandon How

NSW AgTech suppliers wanted for Farms of the Future

The NSW Government’s $48 million program to improve the uptake of AgTech is open for applications from companies tech companies focused on agriculture that want to become panel suppliers. Beginning in 2023, a grants program for farmers in one of five target regions in rural and regional NSW will...

Research Council’s latest industrial transformation round

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The Australian Research Council has announced which universities will share $47 million through two Industrial Transformation grant programs for the establishment of research hubs and training centres. Education minister...

ACCC issues first fine for alleged CDR breach

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The competition watchdog has issued its first infringement notice for an alleged breach of the Consumer Data Right to the Bank of Queensland. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission...

US-Aus to launch tech incubator under Net Zero partnership

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At the Sydney Energy Forum on Tuesday, the Australian government  two new partnerships with the United States and announced its participation in a global minerals security partnership. Initial areas...

CSIRO lands $8.6m contract for Defence respirators

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CSIRO has secured the largest government contract to date from the Defence Innovation Hub to develop advanced respiratory protective equipment for the Australian Defence Force. The respirator technology was...

Gig Guide: Renee Leon is the new IPAA chief

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The new national president of the Institute of Public Administration Australia is Professor Renée Leon, the current vice-chancellor and president of Charles Sturt University. Professor Renée joined the university...

Electric vehicle use in remote areas is feasible: ANU study

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Electric vehicles could feasibly be used by Australians in remote areas according to a new study published by four researchers at the Australian National University. Published in the Australian...

EU double act puts regulatory squeeze on platform tech

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Large digital service providers will face a raft of new obligations after the European Parliament adopted two bills that seek to enhance online safety and combat unfair business practices....