Author: Justin Hendry

Sovereign digital infrastructure. Will Australia seize the moment?

Posted on   |  by Rupert Taylor-Price
In an increasingly digital world, sovereign digital infrastructure is not just a matter of technological capability, it is a matter of national security, economic strength, and strategic independence. At its...

WA appoints manufacturing minister in Cabinet reshuffle

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Western Australia’s new-look Cabinet has placed a renewed focus on economic diversification and manufacturing, with two new portfolios led by senior government ministers to be created. Amber-Jade Sanderson, the...

Federal auditor eyes a review of $22.7bn Future Made plan

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The national auditor is contemplating a review of the federal government’s $22.7 billion Future Made in Australia plan, more than half of which is earmarked for critical minerals and...

Defence giant left $300m out of pocket after satellite decision

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
US defence and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin tipped more than $300 million into its bid for Defence’s military-grade satellite communications system before it was jettisoned, new documents show. Defence...

Defence’s high energy laser prototype passes first test

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A prototype high energy laser system being developed for the Australian Defence Force has been successfully demonstrated for the first time in Adelaide by multinational defence technology company QinetiQ....

Scott Farquhar takes the chair at Tech Council of Australia

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar has been named the new chair of the Tech Council of Australia, succeeding Tesla chair Robyn Denholm after three-and-a-half years. Mr Farquhar, one of the...