Author: Justin Hendry

Govt to lure global talent with new innovation visa

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A new visa scheme targeting entrepreneurs, investors and global researchers working in areas of national importance will be introduced by the Albanese government before the end of this year...

Canberra loans California’s PsiQuantum at least $200m

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
PsiQuantum has been loaned at least $200 million by the Albanese government to stage its attempts to build the world’s first commercial quantum computer in Brisbane, Budget documents reveal....

Budget jackpot for myGov, aged care tech

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
myGov will receive a $630 million cash injection from the Albanese government over the next four years and ongoing funding of $145 million a year from 2027 in recognition...

$288m Budget cash splash for digital identity

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Albanese government will tip another $288.1 million into its digital identity program in Tuesday’s federal Budget to run pilots and beef up infrastructure, regulation and security in a...

NT to join southern states with digital driver’s licence

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Digital driver’s licences will be trialed in the Northern Territory before the end of next year, with the government announcing $20 million in funding to become the fifth jurisdiction...

‘Future-making’ Budget needs to show Australia how

Posted on   |  by Sandy Plunkett
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers is just days away from presenting his third Budget, one he says will prioritise cost of living relief and “future-making” in a net zero world....